A medical student, Jozsef, has been asked to help clerk some patients in the waiting area of the Emergency Unit. He reads a patient’s notes briefly, which say ‘abdominal pain’. His patient is a young Caucasian 15-year-old girl, Leia, who is accompanied by a much older looking man, Mr Buggati. Jozsef noticed that, during the history taking, the man answered on behalf of her and took charge of the conversation, not allowing her to speak. Mr Buggati seems to believe the tummy ache is caused by a bad dinner that she ate and that it is probably nothing to worry about. He hurries the conversation and is asking to leave now.

How appropriate are each of the following responses by Jozsef in this situation?

Leia is probably shy and prefers Mr Buggati to tell her story. Jozsef discusses her care and further treatment options with Mr Buggati.

A) A very appropriate thing to do

B) Appropriate, but not ideal

C) Inappropriate, but not awful

D) A very inappropriate thing to do