Before the appointment
Agree what she wants you to do: sit in, wait outside, or wait outside for some of it. Teens have the right to a private consultation from age 12–13 onward, and clinicians will often ask you to step out for a few minutes. That's normal, not exclusion.
Together, use the Appointment Builder to produce a one-page summary. Print two copies — one for her, one for the GP.
In the room
Let her speak first. Only add facts, not interpretations — dates, frequency, what's been tried.
If she gets stuck, prompt her: "You wanted to mention the last two months, didn't you?" rather than answering for her.
If she's dismissed, it's okay for you to say: "We've tried the basics. What we'd like today is a proper look at why this is happening, not just pain relief."
Phrases that work
• "On a scale of 1–10, her pain is regularly 7+. That's stopping her from doing X, Y, Z."
• "We'd like a blood test and, if appropriate, a referral."
• "Can you write down what we've agreed as next steps?"