23rd December 2021

A mother brings her 8 year old son to a GP appointment, requesting a referral for ear pinning surgery

A mother brings her 8 year old son to a GP appointment, requesting a referral for ear pinning surgery. She explains that her son has been bullied at school due to the appearance of his ears. The child is quiet throughout the consultation, and when you ask him whether he would want to have surgery, he says nothing and looks at his mother, who nods and says “yes” – which the child then repeats.

Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?  

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.