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• Answer A is incorrect: It is not appropriate to delay follow-up. The clinician has the responsibility, once they have identified a mental health need and made recommendations, to ensure the family has been able to access help.
• Answer B is incorrect: Calling the school counselor would violate the patient’s privacy rights unless the mother has given the clinician permission in writing to speak with the school counselor.
• Answer C is correct: Follow up on this plan by calling the family in 1 week to see if an appointment was made. This follow-up ensures that the family has been able to follow the plan decided upon at the visit and demonstrates to the parent that the clinician cares about the child’s well-being. 
• Answer D is incorrect: Like calling the school counselor, calling the principal of the school would also