Pediatrician Question:

☛ How many pediatricians are in the practice? Do you use nurse practitioners or physician assistants? What is their role?
☛ What is your policy on sick appointments? If your office is busy, can my child be seen on the same day he becomes sick.
☛ What is your average wait time for scheduling a routine, well visit?
☛ Do you have separate waiting areas for sick and well patients?
☛ How often are you on call for emergencies? Is there a pediatrician on call from your practice for emergencies at all times? Does a pediatrician or nurse respond to emergency calls?
☛ What are your offices hours, days open and locations?
☛ How quickly will a pediatrician or nurse get back to me during regular office hours?
☛ Do you have weekend hours? If so, what are those?
☛ What resources do you have available for nursing mothers?
☛ What is your philosophy on sleep training, antibiotics, medication use, vaccinations, wellness and healthy lifestyles, etc.?
☛ How do you monitor the growth and development of my child? Do you have available resources if these become an issue?
☛ How do you manage adolescent and teen visits? Do you allow parents in the room? How do you handle difficult issues like peer pressure, birth control, safe sex, suspected drug or alcohol use, STDs, depression and anxiety?
☛ Do you see children with special needs?