Is there a post already for questions you should ask the peditrician when you go for your consultation?

I have a few appointments next weekend and have no clue what to even ask them.

Re: Is there a post already for questions you should ask the peditrician when you go for your consultation?

I posted that on parenting not too long ago - I will search it for you

Re: Is there a post already for questions you should ask the peditrician when you go for your consultation?

What did you say to the nurse why you wanted to see the Dr...I have to start looking too and I feel like an idot saying I want to meet with one of the Drs....

Re: Is there a post already for questions you should ask the peditrician when you go for your consultation?

Don't feel silly - it's so routine now! I just called, told them I was PG and that I wanted to make an appt. to speak w/ one of the doctors about their practice.

Re: Is there a post already for questions you should ask the peditrician when you go for your consultation?

In my "What to Expect when you're Expecting Pregnancy Organizer" it has a form to fill out. I'll type out all the questions, though some of them feel silly to me. I guess you take the basics and change it for what you think you'll need!!

Interview Notes:
Dr.s Name:
Address:
Phone:
Specialty/Training:
Hospital Affiliation:
Office Hours:
Typical Waiting TIme:
Call Hours:
House Call Policy:
Type of Practice: (solo, group, hmo, etc.)
If group, will you always see the same doc?
Will you have a choice of doc?
Is a nurse-practitioner part of practice?
How much well-baby care does he/she provide?
Who fills in when doctor isn't available?
What protocol is followed in emergencies?
What protocol is followed with sick children? (eg: seperate office hours, seperate waiting rooms)

Doctor's attitude towards issues you care about"
breastfeeding
preventative meds
circumcision
nutrition
vegetarianism
antibiotic use
other

You're observations:
Waiting Room Enviornment:
Exam Room Enviornment:
staff/doctor attitude towards children:
staff/doctor attitude towards parents:
your comfort with doctor:

Notes:


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I hope this helps! Btw, at what point in pregnancy did all of you start interviewing dr's? I'm 31 weeks now and haven't done it yet but I know I should!!!

-Melissa

Re: Is there a post already for questions you should ask the peditrician when you go for your consultation?

I am almost 29 weeks...I will start soon....