Re: Pediatrician choices

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann,

Been there, done that!! We did switch doctors within a practice. We

found that one of the younger doctocrs were more willing to let us be

involved with suggestions & decision making. He is not the least bit

offended when I ask 1000 questions & always spend ample time with us. We

also respect him becasue he admits this is is first RSS pt & that he is

willing to work WITH us not for us. We still see the other doctor for ear

infections, colds ect.., but we simply schedule our regular appointments

with the doctor of our choice. Good luck, your are only doing whats in the

best interest of your daughter!

[Guest guest]

Dear Ann,

I totally had to do this 3 years ago... We got one of the other doctors in

the office when our doctor was out of the office... And I loved him, and he

actually was the one that got stuff moving with us to find out what Riley

had... I am a total people pleaser, but for once in my life, I stood up for

my son and was his advocate... It was kind of awkward at first, but now she

always says Hi to us, and is very friendly.. And if I need to get one of my 3

kids in on a sick visit, If Dr. Rowland is full I will ask if Dr. Long has

any openings then, I have never had to confront her or tell her why, and it

has been very comfortable for me.

I hope this helps Ann.

Sincerely,

Chantelle (Kendall 7, Riley 4 (RSS) and 1)

[Guest guest]

Ann,

My son just turned 5 and I had a similar experience. I am in a group that

has at least 9 doctors now. I try very hard to just stick with 2. It is

too much to try and explain everything to all the doctors. I explain this

to the receptionist answering the phone also. I must talk to so and so. I

do prefer one over the other and I ended up switching . Now I always ask to

see that doctor first and then the other one. If they are professionals,

they will not take it personally. They truly want the best care for your

child and if you feel more comfortable with one over the other, that is your

choice. I don't think you need to explain yourself at all. Just start

making appointments with the doctor you like. It is nice to have two

doctors that know all about your child though. I can't tell you how

wonderful Matt's ped is, he has called me out of the blue to see what is

going on if he hadn't heard from me! He has done that with one of my other

son's when we were in a real crisis with his ADHD. It was really comforting

to know that he really does care and thinks about my kids even when they

aren't in his office.

Don't feel guilty, do what you think is right. They are big boys. They can

take it.

Judy

Pediatrician choices

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> Dear Gang,

> I am in a bit of a quandry of what to do. I like my daughters

pediatrician,

> but he has a partner that is more compasionate and seems a better fit for

us.

> How can I change to his partner or at least get some help with a opinion

on

> our daughters care from him without totally offending or putting off her

doc?

> They are on call for eachother and it would be akward if I was not

tactful.

> Right now we are going through some tough times with insurance matters and

it

> would appear that her peds partner would be a much better advocate during

> this time. He also has seen Natasha through her last two emergencys

because

> he was on call at the time. He was fantastic and knows and has seen what

> happens to N during the episodes of dehydration and her total emotional

shut

> down when she is in pain.

> Thanks for all your ongoing support and never ending wisdom.

> Ann

> Mom to Natasha... 4years 9 months-29 pounds, 35.75 inches,,, RSS??? Her

> genetist does not believe in labels... says RSS is a label of exclusion.

She

> has many of the markers and was IUGR... A prominent genetist on the LPA

board

> says she has RSS,,, but her Genetist disagrees... Oh brother.

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