A pediatrician plays a vital role in your child’s
developmental stages. That said, you'll definitely be a frequent
visitor to his or her office. For this reason, parents need to
carefully select the right pediatric care for their child. While
credentials are important, one shouldn't neglect the importance of
excellent bedside manners and maintaining a friendly atmosphere.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that
parents should start looking for a pediatrician in the last few weeks
prior to their expected due date. Obviously, the best place to start
is by asking around. Word of mouth is still the best form of
advertisement, but if you want to limit your choices to the list of
participating doctors in your insurance plan, be sure to prepare a
list of questions.
Does the office offer after-hours service? What about
house calls? How much does the standard fee of their services cost?
Pay close attention to how the pediatrician
answers your questions and see if they calmly explain it to you
point by point. There are times when you just have to go with what
your gut tells you; if the doctor seems amiable enough and has
sufficient credentials, then there is no reason why you shouldn't
pick him for your child.
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