title: Family dynamics.
abstract: This case study submitted as a case commentary for the RACGP examination presents the importance of opportunistic inquiries about the health of a mother presenting with a sick or injured child. It revealed significant psychosocial problems that could be helped with basic caring, support and counselling.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Condon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003376:Counseling; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005192:Family Health; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations