Pediatrician Question:
First meeting Pediatrician Interview Questions:
Answer:
☛ What medical school did the pediatrician attend, and where did he or she undergo postgraduate and residency training? (Medical directories in many public libraries—such as the Directory of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Directory—can also help answer these questions.)
☛ What are the doctor's present hospital appointments? If it becomes necessary for your child to be hospitalized, where would he or she be admitted?
☛ Is the pediatrician's office conveniently located? Is it easily accessible by car or public transportation?
☛ Are the office hours convenient for your own schedule? If you are a working parent, you may desire evening or weekend hours.
☛ What is the doctor's policy on taking and returning phone calls? Is there a nurse in the office who can answer routine questions?
☛ Is the doctor in a group practice with other physicians? Does another physician cover for the doctor at times? Who handles phone calls when the office is closed or during vacations?
☛ Do you sense a genuine interest by the doctor in the problems of your child, including particular health disorders he or she may have?
☛ Do both the physician and the office staff appear amicable and courteous? Do they demonstrate compassion and patience? Or do you feel rushed in the office, as though the doctor is eager to move on to the next patient?
☛ How are visits for acute illnesses handled? Can you make an appointment on short notice if your child needs to see the pediatrician because of a sore throat, cold, or a potential ear infection, for example?
☛ Does the doctor communicate clearly to explain illnesses and treatments, and does the doctor make an effort to ensure that all your questions are answered?
☛ In what managed-care programs does the doctor participate? What is the office policy regarding the processing of insurance forms?
☛ What will be the fees you will be responsible for when seeing the doctor for sick visits, routine examinations, etc.?
☛ If your child ever develops a complex illness that requires he care of one or more specialists, will your pediatrician coordinate care among all the doctors providing treatment?
☛ What are the doctor's present hospital appointments? If it becomes necessary for your child to be hospitalized, where would he or she be admitted?
☛ Is the pediatrician's office conveniently located? Is it easily accessible by car or public transportation?
☛ Are the office hours convenient for your own schedule? If you are a working parent, you may desire evening or weekend hours.
☛ What is the doctor's policy on taking and returning phone calls? Is there a nurse in the office who can answer routine questions?
☛ Is the doctor in a group practice with other physicians? Does another physician cover for the doctor at times? Who handles phone calls when the office is closed or during vacations?
☛ Do you sense a genuine interest by the doctor in the problems of your child, including particular health disorders he or she may have?
☛ Do both the physician and the office staff appear amicable and courteous? Do they demonstrate compassion and patience? Or do you feel rushed in the office, as though the doctor is eager to move on to the next patient?
☛ How are visits for acute illnesses handled? Can you make an appointment on short notice if your child needs to see the pediatrician because of a sore throat, cold, or a potential ear infection, for example?
☛ Does the doctor communicate clearly to explain illnesses and treatments, and does the doctor make an effort to ensure that all your questions are answered?
☛ In what managed-care programs does the doctor participate? What is the office policy regarding the processing of insurance forms?
☛ What will be the fees you will be responsible for when seeing the doctor for sick visits, routine examinations, etc.?
☛ If your child ever develops a complex illness that requires he care of one or more specialists, will your pediatrician coordinate care among all the doctors providing treatment?
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