A well child visit is the best time to talk to your pediatrician about normal growth, development and behavior. We’ve put together the top 10 questions to ask a pediatrician during your visit.
It’s also important to ask questions about any sort of treatment that is being prescribed. Parents should understand the diagnosis, how long to give their child the prescribed medicine and what dosage to give. Do not hesitate to ask the pediatrician to clarify instructions.
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Thanks for your tip to hire a pediatrician that can help with your child’s development. I like how you said that it’s important to ask them about how often they should be visiting. My husband and I are considering medications for our little girl now that she should probably start seeing some sort of doctor regularly.
You’re welcome! And good luck!
I appreciate that you talked about how it’s important to ask questions about any sort of treatment that is being prescribed. My aunt is looking to hire pediatricians to take her kids to. I’ll be sure to talk to her about asking smart questions to make sure she hires the right professional for her.
Thank you Kyle!