Fifteen-minute consultation: How to approach the initial discussions of dysmorphism with parents

Abstract

Approaching discussions and introducing the idea of dysmorphology to parents and families can be perceived as difficult and even daunting by health professionals resulting in uneasiness in how best to initiate important dialogues sensitively and accessibly. Here, we offer a structured approach to the assessment of, and subsequent initial discussion around, dysmorphism and potential syndromic features in babies and children.