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Explain Antibiotic Resistance to a Child

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Role Play & Communication · 7 minSelf-marked
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Answer timer
7:00/ 7 min suggested
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Answer the question

Explain Antibiotic Resistance to a Child

Explain antibiotic resistance to a 10-year-old.

Likely follow-ups
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How would you check they understood?

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How do you avoid scaring them?

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What action would you ask them to take?

Your answer

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Resources & frameworks
  • SPIKES for breaking bad news: Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Empathy, Strategy.
  • Listen → empathise → check understanding → agree a plan together. Calm voice, no jargon.
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Communication

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Age-appropriate

Knowledge

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AMR

Empathy

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Engaging style

Insight

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Behaviour-change angle

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