A5V4d

Management by the paediatric specialist
6.i When the parent or carer’s concern for their child’s current illness has caused them to
seek support or advice repeatedly
First round
1 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 Don’t know Missing Total Median
7 (13%) 15 (28%) 30 (57%) 1 (2%) 53 7
Second round
1 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 Don’t know Missing Total Median
2 (11%) 11 (22%) 38 (75%) 51 8
6.j Where the family has experienced a previous illness or death due to feverish illness
which has increased their anxiety levels
First round
1 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 Don’t know Missing Total Median
2 (4%) 13 (25%) 37 (70%) 1 (2%) 53 8
Second round
1 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 Don’t know Missing Total Median
1 (2%) 9 (17%) 42 (81%) 1 (2%) 52 8
6.k When a feverish illness has no obvious cause, but the child remains ill longer than
expected for a self-limiting illness
First round
1 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 Don’t know Missing Total Median
2 (4%) 13 (25%) 36 (70%) 1 (2%) 1 52 7
Second round
1 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 9 Don’t know Missing Total Median
2 (4%) 9 (17%) 41 (79%) 52 8
GDG translation
Seven statements achieved agreement by the Delphi panel and were therefore used as
recommendations.
An eighth factor (6.a Social and family circumstances) did not achieve the required level of agreement
(64% scored 7–9; Median score 7). However, the GDG was aware of the associations between social
deprivation and infection, hospital admission and death. The GDG decided this was an important
factor to consider and unanimously agreed to include this as a recommendation.
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