A 2-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community is brought to the clinic by his grandmother with concerns about hearing and delayed speech. He has...

Question

A 2-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community is brought to the clinic by his grandmother with concerns about hearing and delayed speech. He has had multiple ear infections. What is the most appropriate initial step in management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange formal hearing assessment and refer to an ENT service experienced in Aboriginal ear health

Answer

Reassure that speech delay is common and review in 1 year

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Start long-term oral antibiotics without further assessment

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Provide speech therapy only

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Advise the family to move to a metropolitan area for care

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Hearing loss and otitis media in Aboriginal children

A 2-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community is brought to the clinic by his grandmother with concerns about hearing and delayed speech. He has had multiple ear infections. What is the most appropriate initial step in management?