Well, Dr. Purvis offers some great tips for maximizing doctor-patient communication when it comes to children. Since there is usually some form of consent for treating children, the first and most important variable is the parent. Whereas the parent is important in this, the parent is the one who cares for and communicates needs on behalf of the child. (Nova, Vegni and Moja, 2005) In this case, depending on the child's cognitive stage and abilities, it is probably best to engage in as much communication as possible with the child. Regarding cognition, this is an important aspect to consider. Does the child have cognitive or behavioral problems that do not allow the transmission of information? Children's understanding of pain, the body, and illness differs greatly from that of adults, and these are many of the variables to consider during treatment. Tools that Dr. Purvis has found useful