Doctor giving family news

Here's a possible scenario:

(The doctor, a middle-aged woman with a kind face, walks into the waiting room where the family is sitting. She's carrying a folder and has a gentle smile on her face.)

Doctor: Hi, everyone. I'm Dr. Smith, your daughter's pediatrician. I'm glad we could finally sit down and talk.

Mother: (nervously) Hi, Doctor. We've been waiting for this appointment for weeks. How is our daughter doing?

Doctor: (opening the folder) Well, let me start by saying that your daughter is doing great. Her test results came back, and everything looks normal.

Father: (relieved) Oh, thank goodness! We were so worried.

Doctor: (smiling) Yes, I know. But there is something I want to discuss with you all. (pauses for a moment) Your daughter has a rare genetic condition that we didn't catch earlier.

Mother: (concerned) What does that mean?

Doctor: (explaining) It means that she's going to need some extra care and monitoring to make sure she stays healthy. We'll need to schedule regular check-ups and tests to keep an eye on her condition.

Father: (curious) What kind of condition is it?

Doctor: (serious) It's a condition that affects her metabolism. She'll need to follow a special diet and take some medication to manage it.

Mother: (worried) Is it serious?

Doctor: (reassuringly) It's not life-threatening, but it does require some extra attention. We'll work together to make sure she gets the care she needs.

Father: (determined) We'll do whatever it takes to make sure she's healthy and happy.

Doctor: (smiling) I know you will. And I'll be here to support you every step of the way.

(The family nods, looking relieved but also concerned. They ask the doctor more questions and discuss the plan of care for their daughter.)

This is just one possible scenario, but I hope it gives you an idea of how a doctor might give a family news about their child's health.