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dnj925
I couldnt love him more !!!
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Questions for Pediatrician
Tomorrow night we have a consultation with our prospective pediatrician. he came highly reccomended by my OB who used this practice for his kids and he is affiliated with both the hospitals i wanted, but I have been told i still need to have questions so I will know if he they can meet all our needs.
Has anyone done their interviews yet and has any suggestions? what are good questions to ask? Whats important to know (BTDT moms!)??
Thanks!!!
I cant believe I am already at the point where I am worrying about a pediatrician, it just feels like it went so fast (I am 32 weeks)
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Re: Questions for Pediatrician
From a saved post:
HOPE THIS HELPS...
How long have you been in practice?
Do you have any sub-specialties?
What are your hours?
Are any evening or weekend hours available?
How can I reach you in an emergency?
What hospitals are you affiliated with?
What happens when I deliver my baby?? Will you see them in the hospital??
How often do you want to see the baby in the first year? (well-child visits) and why?
Where do you stand on:
1.) circumcision
2.) breast-feeding
3.) feeding on a schedule
4.) homemade baby food
5.) cloth diapers (I thought there would be a diaper service in the area, but I was unable to find one.)
6.) getting baby to sleep
7.) antibiotics
8.) OTC meds (Tylenol, etc.)
9.) vaccinations
What if my child has a problem that you aren't comfortable handling???
Do you encourage parents to call for routine/non-emergency questions? (ie – breast feeding, sleeping, etc.)
Will you be available for discussions on behavioral developments; that is, tantrums, discipline issues, social development, etc.?
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Did you feel comfortable with the doctor?
Is the office conveniently located?
How long were you kept waiting? ______minutes
Did the waiting room and the examination rooms have toys and books to occupy your child?
Was everything clean?
How helpful were the nurses and support staff at the office?
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| Posted 9/1/09 11:25 AM |
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annoyedTTCer
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Re: Questions for Pediatrician
Form that was posted her a few times in the past.
PDF
http://www.verybestbaby.com/nirf/cm2/upload/10B2590E-27A1-40AC-9085-32ECB674C270/PediatricianInterviewChecklist.pdf
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| Posted 9/1/09 11:34 AM |
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dnj925
I couldnt love him more !!!
Member since 1/09 1332 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Questions for Pediatrician
wow.. Thanks!!
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| Posted 9/1/09 11:39 AM |
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jxnoscar
Baby Delicious!
Member since 8/06 4156 total posts
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Nancy
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Re: Questions for Pediatrician
Posted by Shelleybean11
From a saved post:
HOPE THIS HELPS...
How long have you been in practice?
Do you have any sub-specialties?
What are your hours?
Are any evening or weekend hours available?
How can I reach you in an emergency?
What hospitals are you affiliated with?
What happens when I deliver my baby?? Will you see them in the hospital??
How often do you want to see the baby in the first year? (well-child visits) and why?
Where do you stand on:
1.) circumcision
2.) breast-feeding
3.) feeding on a schedule
4.) homemade baby food
5.) cloth diapers (I thought there would be a diaper service in the area, but I was unable to find one.)
6.) getting baby to sleep
7.) antibiotics
8.) OTC meds (Tylenol, etc.)
9.) vaccinations
What if my child has a problem that you aren't comfortable handling???
Do you encourage parents to call for routine/non-emergency questions? (ie – breast feeding, sleeping, etc.)
Will you be available for discussions on behavioral developments; that is, tantrums, discipline issues, social development, etc.?
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Did you feel comfortable with the doctor?
Is the office conveniently located?
How long were you kept waiting? ______minutes
Did the waiting room and the examination rooms have toys and books to occupy your child?
Was everything clean?
How helpful were the nurses and support staff at the office?
Thanks for this!!!!!!
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| Posted 9/1/09 1:02 PM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
Member since 10/09 5911 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Questions for Pediatrician
bump
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jennielee15
Let's try this again....
Member since 7/11 2269 total posts
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Re: Questions for Pediatrician
bump
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