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Have any of you started thinking about or looking into finding a pediatrician yet? My last OB appointment (last friday) She asked me if i had started and i said no so she gave me a card and said here's one to research. Now i know you are suppose to meet with a few, have a list of questions to ask and basically just get a feel of the Dr. This is the Dr. that your baby will be seeing for a long time and you want to know alot about them, you HAVE to like them and be comfortable....
What questions should you ask? What things do you look for? Of course you want a clean office, a friendly staff, and a Dr that puts all of his patients first. I know for some of you, this is number 2 or more so you probably already have one that you see for your other children but will you give the rest of us that are having our first some questions to ask and details to pay attention too?
Thanks Ladies
What questions should you ask? What things do you look for? Of course you want a clean office, a friendly staff, and a Dr that puts all of his patients first. I know for some of you, this is number 2 or more so you probably already have one that you see for your other children but will you give the rest of us that are having our first some questions to ask and details to pay attention too?
Thanks Ladies
I see a homeopathic doc (the only one in my area) and he is great. He sees patients of all ages, which is wonderful. He used to deliver babies at his office years ago, so he is skilled in all areas. Sorry I couldn't be of more help! But I do hope you find one that you are comfortable with!
The NP i see is a family NP, so me and my son see's her, and the baby will be see n her too. I love my NP, she is great.
I'll be using the same peadiatrician I use for my stepson. She is great and is currently accepting new patients.
Good question Amberlee...I actually woke up this morning (around 2am) thinking about the same thing...I found these questions online, maybe this will help you...Having a baby is already scary enough. There are so many new things that need to be taken care off and you are swamped with decisions to be made. One decision is to select the best pediatrician for your newborn. Take the time to research a couple of pediatricians to make sure that you are comfortable with your choice. Call the practice and make an appointment to get to know the pediatrician before you decide. The pediatricians offer special consultation time for new parents. Some charge money for these sessions - others do not.
When visiting the pediatrician you should be prepared with questions to ask. When we went to visit our pediatric candidates we asked the following questions. You probably should go through these questions and customize them for your own needs.
How did you decide on pediatrics?
How long will we be sitting in your waiting room on average?
Do you have separate waiting for rooms (sick / well visits)?
How long are you in practice?
Do you have a list of health insurance plans that you accept?
Do you have privileges at Littleton Hospital?
How soon after the baby is born will you be available for a visit?
How does that work if the baby is hospitalized in an emergency?
What is the waiting time for return calls when having medical questions? During off-hours?
Who covers for you when you are on vacation?
How long in advance do have appointments to be made?
Office hours (working parents)?
How do you handle out-of-hours coverage?
How experienced is your staff? Do you employ any specialized nurses?
What are the doctors views on breastfeeding and circumcision? Do they match your views?
What is the doctors view on treatment of sick kids? Does she/he take an aggressive approach or does she/he "let nature take its course" before actively treating the child?
How much time do they schedule for a well-baby checkup? (should be at least half an hour to allow time to answer your questions)
Dont be afraid to say "No" to a doctor if you feel uncomfortable for your newborn. You can also switch doctors once the baby is born and you are not satisfied after the first 2 or 3 visits. Make sure you keep asking questions if you do not understand what the doctor does. Going to the doctor is now a one-way street. You and your insurance are paying for his time and you deserve to be able to ask questions and to expect the best possible treatment.
Also - check out the staff of the doctors office. Are they making a friendly impression? Arrive 10-15 minutes early for your consultation and watch how the staff is handling the office matters during that time. A well-rounded impression of the office, the staff and the doctor will help you make the best decision.
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When visiting the pediatrician you should be prepared with questions to ask. When we went to visit our pediatric candidates we asked the following questions. You probably should go through these questions and customize them for your own needs.
How did you decide on pediatrics?
How long will we be sitting in your waiting room on average?
Do you have separate waiting for rooms (sick / well visits)?
How long are you in practice?
Do you have a list of health insurance plans that you accept?
Do you have privileges at Littleton Hospital?
How soon after the baby is born will you be available for a visit?
How does that work if the baby is hospitalized in an emergency?
What is the waiting time for return calls when having medical questions? During off-hours?
Who covers for you when you are on vacation?
How long in advance do have appointments to be made?
Office hours (working parents)?
How do you handle out-of-hours coverage?
How experienced is your staff? Do you employ any specialized nurses?
What are the doctors views on breastfeeding and circumcision? Do they match your views?
What is the doctors view on treatment of sick kids? Does she/he take an aggressive approach or does she/he "let nature take its course" before actively treating the child?
How much time do they schedule for a well-baby checkup? (should be at least half an hour to allow time to answer your questions)
Dont be afraid to say "No" to a doctor if you feel uncomfortable for your newborn. You can also switch doctors once the baby is born and you are not satisfied after the first 2 or 3 visits. Make sure you keep asking questions if you do not understand what the doctor does. Going to the doctor is now a one-way street. You and your insurance are paying for his time and you deserve to be able to ask questions and to expect the best possible treatment.
Also - check out the staff of the doctors office. Are they making a friendly impression? Arrive 10-15 minutes early for your consultation and watch how the staff is handling the office matters during that time. A well-rounded impression of the office, the staff and the doctor will help you make the best decision.
About The Author
Christoph Puetz is a successful small business owner (Net Services USA LLC) and international author.
Pregnancy Resources and Pregnancy Help - http://www. firsttimepregnancy.com.
This article can be published by anyone as long as a live back link to http://www. firsttimepregnancy.com is provided. (this note can then be removed)
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