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Before you start
The aim is to make the examination as calm as possible and avoid forgetting important medical information.
Who is this guide for?
Parents accompanying a child or baby to a planned examination.
These are practical preparation suggestions, not a universal mandatory list. The clinic's or examination provider's fasting and medication instructions take precedence over general advice.
The checklist
Confirm the visit details
Appointment confirmation and referral.
A booked appointment does not necessarily approve funding.
Prepare a medical summary
Medication list and medical summaries.
Do not change treatment before the visit without instructions.
Explain in age-appropriate language
The child's questions.
There is no need to coach the child to give desired answers.
Pack for the child's age and examination
Personal supplies and requested identification.
Individual fasting instructions override general feeding advice.
Leave with a written plan
Visit summary.
If an instruction is unclear, ask again before leaving.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Should I feed my child before every examination to help them stay calm?
Only if there are no different preparation instructions. Some examinations require specific instructions from the provider.
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