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Pediatric Care
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A doctor that specializes in pediatrics is a
children's doctor. Choosing the right one can make you feel more comfortable as
well as make it a good experience for your child.
Choosing a Doctor
When choosing a doctor for your child you can ask your friends or family for
recommendations, try one out simply by finding them on the internet, or using
one supplied by the hospital where your child was born.
Here are some questions commonly used when choosing a doctor.
Do
you have a recommendation for a Pediatric doctor?"
Can
the hospital my child was born at recommend any?"
Can
I visit the doctor's office before going there?"
Are
there reviews on Pediatric doctors?"
Do
I just call to make an appointment?"
Will
I need to go to certain doctors because of insurance?"
What
if I do not have any insurance?"
If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.
We
have one we have used for years, I will give you her name and number."
I
know of a couple really good ones. I will call you with their information."
Sure,
they can usually provide you with a list."
Sometimes
they can give you names and numbers of doctors associated with their hospital."
You
should be able to visit before your appointment."
I
would call and ask them first. Each office can be different."
Sometimes
you can find reviews on the internet."
I
would just go off of recommendations."
Just
call and tell them you are a new patient."
You
can call or just stop in. If you stop in you can see the office first hand."
Most
insurance companies have a network of doctors associated with them."
Yes,
I would get a list of doctors from my insurance company."
You
do not need insurance but you will have to pay for everything yourself."
I
would check. Some places require that you have medical insurance."
Appointment
Depending on the age of your child and the reason
for the appointment things may vary on what happens during the appointment.
Most appointments will include taking the height and weight of the child.
Checking ears and eyes, listening to hearts and lungs, and taking blood
pressure. Depending on the age of your child, vaccines might be also done. This
is also a good time to talk with your doctor about any concerns or issues and
simply a good time to ask questions.
Here are some questions commonly asked when making an appointment.
How
is your child doing?"
Do
you have any concerns?"
Is
he/she eating ok?"
Is
he/she sleeping ok?"
Is
he/she responding to noise or their name?"
How
are the child's bowl movements?"
Is
he/she saying any words?"
If you are asked any of these questions just answer to your best knowledge and
be honest. They are all important information for the doctor to know and see
how your child is doing. |