Can I ring the GP and ask this? Or lie?

[JoxerGoesToStuttgart]

My son has developed a mark on his abdomen that I think is Psoriasis. His dad has psoriasis. I wanted to have him checked by the GP to confirm what it is before getting any creams etc. However my son was abused by his father, massive trauma, social services, therapy etc and they have no contact at all. We do not mention his name at all. It would send my son into an awful backwards spiral if, when asked by the GP if there is a Family history of psoriasis I have to say “yes - his father” (my son doesn’t know his dad has it) my son would hate to know he has inherited this from his dad. So does it matter if I say “no family history”? And if it does matter could I ask the receptionist to make a note when I make the appointment stating that there is a family history but that it can’t be discussed in front of my child?

I realise this sounds extreme but I really cannot risk setting my son so far back again at this point. He has been doing so well.

Or even better- could a chemist diagnose psoriasis so I didn’t have to make a GP appointment?

I'd def call them and discuss it. Do you have the call back system at your doctors so doc can call you for a chat? Then you can make it clear what the history is in both issues.

Alt say you're not sure but there might be.

I wouldn’t say no family history because there obviously is family history, maybe say you don’t know.

My chemist diagnosed me with psoriasis. Sold me a cream over the counter for around £3. Not sure if the same would apply for children?
I would say pop to the chemist first ?

With my doctor's surgery you can have a doctor call back so of yours do that it may be best to discuss the situation over the phone without your child around to work out the best approach and then if you do need to see the doctor they already know the medical history and that they shouldn't mention the father aspect of you see what I mean?

Where there have been sensitive matters to be discussed with a GP including a child, we have made a note of the name of the GP when making the appointment and written a letter in advance. The twice that we have done this, the GP has been really appreciative of being made aware in advance and it has made best use of the short appointment time as well. I would definitely recommend.

Go to the chemist not the GP first of all

Thank you everyone! I’ll try the chemist first.

I don’t imagine they’ll be bothered about family history for something as common as that. But as others have said try something OTC first

Tell the GP that there is a family history on your side of the family.

Either ring the GP in advance or write a note for them to read as you go in.

How old is your son? Could you say a paternal history?

Otherwise you could just say a grandparent, and ask for the correct info to be recorded on the notes but not mentioned in front of your son.

I wouldn't say no history - just change who the history is with, trying to keep it as close as possible, if you need too.

Say there's history of it on your side of the family, say you have had it or a close relative. Not like the doctor is going to check, but that way he has the info he needs.

He’s 10. I’ll give the chemist a try first and go from there.

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