A 15-year-old girl attends a general practice with her mother because of four months of tiredness and a 6 kg w…

Question

A 15-year-old girl attends a general practice with her mother because of four months of tiredness and a 6 kg weight loss. You explain that you see young people on their own for part of the consultation, and you set out when you would need to share what she tells you. Her mother goes to the waiting room. The girl sits with her arms folded, says she is fine, and that her mother is overreacting. Which one of the following areas is it most appropriate to explore first?

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Home and family relationships

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Drug and alcohol use

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Mood and thoughts of self-harm

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Sexual activity and relationships

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Weight, eating and exercise

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