CPD: Top tips for successful paediatric assessment when cooperation cannot be taken for granted

Key Points

• To provide effective strategies for paediatric assessments when cooperation is uncertain.
• Observation of challenging consultations in a paediatric eye clinic.
• Discussion of general principles for preparation and communication strategies.
• Use of practical examples to illustrate successful techniques.
• Identified effective communication strategies that enhance patient cooperation.
• Demonstrated the importance of preparation in challenging consultations.
• Provided practical examples that improved clinicians' approaches to assessments.