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Prepare for your GP visit

Make a short summary of what you have noticed, to take to the appointment.

EarlyBloom team · Facts last checked 18 October 2026 against the sources below

Key points

  • Write down what you have noticed, since when, and what you have tried.
  • Tick the questions you want to ask.
  • Print it or save it as a PDF, and take it to the appointment.

Why this helps

GP appointments can be short, and it is common to forget something you meant to say. Writing your notes and questions down first means you do not have to rely on memory on the day. This sheet keeps what you have noticed, what you have tried and your questions in one place, ready to go through with your GP.

General information, not medical advice. This tool does not assess or diagnose your child. Talk to your GP or another health professional about your child.

You do not need to be sure something is wrong. Your worry is enough reason to talk to your GP.

Do not wait for your booked appointment or a waitlist if your child:

  • has stopped doing something they used to do (words, play, walking, using their hands)
  • does not respond to sounds
  • uses one side of the body much less than the other, or one side seems weaker or stiffer
  • seems very floppy or very stiff

See your GP or child health nurse soon. You can also call a maternal and child health nurse on 1800 882 436, 7am to midnight (AEST), 7 days a week (including public holidays).

If it is hard for your child to breathe, or they are in danger, call 000.

Has your child stopped doing something they used to do? For example: words, play, walking, using their hands.

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About the visit

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Age
Who is coming
What I have noticed

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Tell your GP if your child often coughs, chokes or gags when eating or drinking, has wet or gurgly breathing, keeps getting chest infections, or is losing weight. If food is stuck and your child cannot swallow, go to the nearest emergency department. If it is hard for them to breathe, call 000 and ask for an ambulance. If your child is choking and cannot cough or make a sound, start first aid and call 000.

If your child talks about hurting themselves or about suicide, get help today. If they are in immediate danger, call 000. Lifeline: 13 11 14. Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800.

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Hearing, vision and reports
Hearing test since the newborn screen

Do not count the newborn hearing screen. Hearing can change as children grow.

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Vision check

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Questions to ask

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How this works

What this tool does

  • Puts your notes and questions together, ready to print
  • Keeps your answers in this browser until you delete them

What it does not do

  • Send your answers to anyone
  • Tell you whether your child has a condition
Our tools help you find information, work out costs and get ready for appointments. They do not screen, assess, diagnose, monitor or treat any condition. They never tell you whether your child is likely to have a condition. What you type into a tool stays in your browser; we do not store it. For advice about your child, talk to your GP, a child health nurse or another health professional.

Sources

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