Pallor in children: diagnostic approach — OSCE

Station brief (candidate)

• Explain that pallor led to tests confirming iron-deficiency anaemia, not a final mysterious label. ^[1]
• Take a focused diet and blood-loss history (role-player). ^[1]
• Outline why other serious causes were considered and what red flags would change the plan. ^[1]
• Agree iron therapy principles, milk/diet changes, review timing and safety-net. ^[1]
• Avoid blame; use teach-back. ^{[1] [2] [5]}