PediaCast 132 * Natal Teeth, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Waiting Rooms * 347-404-5437
Posted by Dr Mike on Aug 18 2008
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WELCOME TO PEDIACAST!
TODAY’S TOPICS
Back To School: Stress, Asthma, Backpacks, Teeth
Baby Born With Teeth
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Waiting Room Times
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Back To School: More Stressful Than Parents Think
Time To Talk
Back To School Tips For Kids With Asthma
Partnership For Prescription Assistance: 1-888-4PPA-NOW
Rx Outreach
Select A Good Backpack When Returning To School
Back To School Preparations Need Some Teeth
Natal Teeth Resource
The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery
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Nick Through The Years
Yearbook Yourself
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on 26 Sep 2008 at 12:10 pm 1 Jen Lo Presti said …
I was so surprised to hear about the waiting room times that you indicated are normal! I have a 10 month old daughter and we are typically called into the room right on time by my daughter’s nurse and wait for 5 minutes or less, whether it’s a well visit or sick visit. The sick visits might take a couple of minutes longer, but not much. I usually have time to read through a book with her before the doctor comes in, and that’s it.
I don’t feel like I am rushed, even though I’m sure the doctors have a lot of patients. My daughter’s pediatrician has always had time for all of my questions and concerns and it feels to me like she’s spending an appropriate amount of time with her.
She does work for a group practice, which you discussed a bit, so I guess this is why. This just makes me want to stick with them even more!
No offense to those doctors who routinely make patients wait 45-60 minutes. I’m sure you’re all good doctors, but my time is important too.
(By the way…love the show!!!)