Pediatricians are like unicorns in some communities-- legendary beings highly prized and sought after. If a woman finds one that is worthwhile, she may go to great lengths to preserve and protect the relationship. She may fear letting the wrong people know the doctor's name or office address. What if they screw it up for her somehow? Like what if she gives a friend the doctor's number, and then the doctor hate them. Will it reflect badly on her and will she lose doctor privileges?
Some women start interviewing and researching possible pediatricians months before they give birth. Any mother just wants to make sure they find the right pedestrian that they vibe with ,and that is easily accessible to them. The most admired doctors often have an full patient list, and never have a open spot until months later. Omega Pediatrics capitalize on the idea of easy accessibility and created a matching internet service to reflect that here.
10 Signs It's Time To Switch Pediatricians
It might worry you to introduce your child to another doctor. But when you feel uneasy around someone you’re right to want a pediatrician you’re comfortable with, says Atlanta pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and co-author of Heading Home with Your Newborn. “Many newborns will see a pediatrician about 10 times in the first year of life. So, it’s important that parents have a good relationship with her since they will be working together closely to maintain the baby’s health.”
Your pediatrician shouldn't:
1.) Always seem rushed, or fail to follow through.
2.) Have poor communication skills. It could be that the pediatrician doesn’t take time to explain his diagnosis or how something might be treated.
4.) Have lack of empathy. “You want a pediatrician who tries to distract your child so she’s not fearful, who rubs her back, or gives her stickers or puzzles, and who tries to ease her stress.”
5.) Gives you intuitive unease. Even if you can’t pinpoint exactly why you’re unhappy with your pediatrician, if you don’t feel comfortable with the doctor or his practice, find someone else.
6.) Have a philosophical divide. Your pediatrician may not be a good fit if you disagree on several points such as breastfeeding, antibiotics and vaccines.7.) Lack rapport. You want a doctor who understands the culture of your family, who knows what’s important to you.
8.) Deal In Isolation. You want a pediatrician who will ask another doctor for advice.
9.) Always Waits And Sees. You don't want them to be too quick to rush to treatment, especially if it's invasive or serious. Nor do you want them to wait so long that the pimple becomes a tumor or a third arm. start looking for a new pediatrician promptly.
10.) Have A Unclean Front Office
Doctor's offices are frequently filled with sick people. It's just the reality of the situation. Pediatricians' offices are filled with sick kids who may not know how to avoid sneezing and coughing on people, like to touch everything and have a real bad perspective on personal space. When it's obvious that the toys in the playroom are heavily contaminated it's time to get out of there, pronto!
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Things To Do
- Ask other parents, friends, or co-workers who have kids similar in age to yours for recommendations.
- Use the pediatrician finder tool on HealthyChildren.org, an American Academy of Pediatrics website.
- Do a complimentary prenatal visit prior to delivery. This may be harder to set up for older babies and children, but you may be able to join a prenatal group visit or tour, or meet with the office staff.
- Speak up on the first visit.
- Ask the pediatrician about issues you feel strongly about to learn if you’ll be willing to follow his recommendations, says Dr. Charles I. Shubin, director of pediatrics at Mercy FamilyCare in Baltimore.
In Conclusion
You, the parent reading this wants the best medicines, vaccines and healthcare staff to take care of your child. You desire a clinic where your voice is not just heard, but your input is actively solicited. You want a clinic where you are treated as a caring parent, not an erring customer.
You want a clinic where the staff is happy to see you, genuinely happy to help and sincere in the care they provide. You want a pediatrician’s office in Roswell, Georgia, Alpharetta Georgia or somewhere in the North Fulton area that is accessible and not too busy that access becomes an after-thought.
Omega Pediatrics has implemented a care model that is unique since we pooled the pain points of parents across various ethnicities and backgrounds to develop a dynamic practice. Our clinic listens and solicits our parents’ input into the care of their child. We started listening before we opened our doors and we continue to tune our ears to the ever-so-important din of needs in the healthcare space.
For a normal pediatrician’s practice, office hours would be anytime from 8.30 am to about 5 pm. That is typical. We are not. We know that children develop symptoms in the afternoon. We know that children play sports and could get injured during such active play. We know that children forget to inform their parents about a form that needs to be handed in or a shot that needs to be taken until it is almost too late, a day too late. That is the reason why we decided to put the family first.
Being here at 8 pm or 8.30 pm ensures that mom does not have to take time off from work to bring their daughter in for a shot or to have that form filled out. We help mom save her vacations for real vacations. We help Amy have her forms in school in good time for the field trip or experiment. We help keep mom away from the crazy traffic while still providing a medical home for the family. We do this because we care.
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