Paediatrics2 UKMLA questions
Developmental delay — UKMLA Revision Notes
Developmental delay is an important clinical condition in Paediatrics that is tested in the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). Medical students and doctors preparing for the UKMLA or PLAB 1 must understand the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, and evidence-based management of Developmental delay as outlined in current NICE guidelines.
Key Facts
- Developmental delay is a key condition on the GMC UKMLA Content Map
- Commonly tested in the Paediatrics section of the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test
- Understand the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management
- NICE guidelines provide the evidence base for management decisions
- Consider differential diagnoses and red flag symptoms in clinical scenarios
Investigations
- FBC, CRP, blood cultures
- Urine MC&S
- CXR
- Blood glucose
- Developmental assessment
- Hearing/vision screening
Management
- Age-appropriate analgesia
- Parental education and safety netting
- Immunisation review
- Paediatric outpatient follow-up
- Safeguarding assessment if indicated
- Developmental support