ASK: What are the child’s problems?

As the caregiver lists the problems, listen carefully and record them on the Sick Child’s Recording Form, the care giver may mention more than one problem. For the child may have a cough and fever.

If the caregiver gives any of the listed problem, tick the small box next to the empty box next to the problem.

Some items ask you to add brief answers. For example, write how many days the child has been sick.

Ask all the problems on the list even if the caregiver does not mention them. Perhaps the caregiver is worried about one problem. If you ask, however, the care giver may tell you about other problems. Record (tick or write) any problem you find.

If the caregiver goes not have any problem, circle the solid box next to the listed problem.

Now look at the sample form for Grace Chanda below. The community health worker asked the caregiver “What are the child’s problems?” What problems did the mother identify? What problem did the mother say the child did not have?

Summary:

• The recording form is like the checklist. It helps you remember everything you need to ask the caregiver.
• It is also a record of what you learnt from the caregiver. With this information, you will be able to plan the treatment for the child.