Teddy%Consultation:%

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The$idea$is$to$make$the$child$feel$comfortable$with$the$procedures$that$they$may$come$across$when$
they$visit$a$doctor.$At$their$age$these$are$likely$to$be$measurement$of$growth,$hearing$and$vision$checks.$
This$is$also$a$chance$for$Teddy$Docs$to$explain$procedures$to$small$children$in$a$way$that$they$can$
understand.$It$is$important$to$be$very$clear$with$what$is$going$to$happen$to$the$teddy$and$explain$why$
the$procedure$is$being$done.$Remember$to$avoid$medical$jargon$and$have$fun!$
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Consultation$Process:$
1. Find$out$what$Teddys$name,$birthday,$job$and$childs$name$
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2. Find$out$what$is$wrong$with$teddy$
a. This$can$be$fixed$by$putting$on$a$bandage,$plaster,$giving$it$a$kiss$or$a$pat.$
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3. What$is$Teddys$favourite$fruit$and$vegetable?$
a. How$many$fresh$fruit$and$vegetables$does$the$child$think$they$should$eat$per$day?$(5+)$
b. Talk$about$the$importance$of$eating$fresh$fruit$and$vegetables$in$staying$fit$and$healthy,$
and$growing$up$to$be$strong!$
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4. How$many$times$does$Teddy$brush$his$teeth?$
a. We$want$to$make$brushing$sound$cool$
b. Talk$to$the$child$about$how$important$it$is$to$have$clean$teeth$so$that$they$do$not$get$
holes$in$them$
c. Brushing$morning$and$night$
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5. What$is$teddys$favourite$type$of$exercise$and$how$often$do$they$exercise?$
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6. Measure$Teddys$height$and$weight$
a. Explain$why$it$is$important$to$make$sure$that$teddy$is$fit$
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7. Temperature$
a. Explain$that$you$are$checking$if$teddy$has$a$fever$
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8. Blood$Pressure$
a. Explain$that$it$is$important$to$check$teddys$heart$is$healthy$
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9. Heart$Rate$
a. Use$the$stethoscope$to$listen$to$teddys$heart.$They$may$be$interested$to$listen$to$their$
own$hearts!$
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10. Use$the$otoscope$to$look$in$ears$
a. Explain$that$this$is$used$to$check$that$Teddys$ears$are$clean$or$dirty$
b. Explain$that$it$may$tickle$
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11. Use$the$opthalmoscope$to$look$into$teddys$eyes$ $
a. Explain$that$teddy$will$see$a$very$bright$light$in$his$eyes$
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12. Give$your$professional$comment$on$Teddys$condition$with$a$recommendation$such$as$love$and$
hugs,$extra$teeth$brushing$and$finish$with$a$sticker$