Hellobee Boards

We asked their views on the following:
- vaccinations/delayed vaccination schedules
- circumcision
- breastfeeding
- whether they have weekend/evening hours
- if there's a separate sick child waiting area
- what hospital they're affiliated with
- whether they are informed about/supportive of homeopathic/alternative medicines
- if they have breastfeeding/new mom support through their office

I think that's it! They also had information that they went over with us.

I know this is kind of long, but here was my list. Most they answered without asking while I got a tour, but this made me feel like I wasn't forgetting anything not covered.

AVAILABILITY
How quickly can I anticipate a response if I call with a question during business hours?
Would you respond to emailed questions?
Is there someone on call at night?
Are there fees for after hour calls/care?
How soon can I expect a response for non-emergency questions/care?
Do you offer same-day sick appointments? How far in advance do well appointments need to be scheduled?
How long would I have to wait to be seen if I tried to schedule a routine visit now?
How much time is allowed for routine visits?
Are there fees for rescheduling?
Will my child see you each time we have an appointment, or will other physicians in the practice see him/her?
How soon will our chosen doctor meet with our little one?
Immunization at same appt as regularly scheduled checkup?

VIEWS
What are your views on breastfeeding?( EBF: how long/strongly do you support? How can I get questions/support?)
What are your views on circumcision? If the baby is a boy, do you perform the circumcision?
What are your views on vaccinations?

LOGISTICS
Is there a separate waiting area/toy selection for sick and well kids?
Are most tests/treatments handled in office? For what kind of care would we need to look elsewhere?
If my child should ever develop a complex illness that necessitates the care of one or more specialists, will you coordinate care among all the doctors providing treatment?
How do you handle billing/payment and questions about charges/claims?

PERSONAL
What do you like most about your job?
Do you have children of your own?

We just met with a pediatrician this week and asked the following questions:

1. Can we choose our “primary” doctor? ( we visited a large group)
2. Will you be available at the hospital after the birth? Who will do the circumcision if it’s a boy?
3. What is your view on vaccinations?
4. How far in advance can we book a well –child visit?
5. As a pediatrician, what are your biggest concerns about children's health?
6. What is the best way to contact you if I have a non-emergency question?
7. What about special needs?
8. What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? Who covers in an emergency if you aren’t on call?

We did not want to be too interview-y and this list was a great jumping-off point for me.

@mrsjyw: oh good!! did you like the dr?

@mrsjyw: that is sooo awesome. I was super lucky the first time too and didn't have to see anyone else. She was my midwife's referral.

@mrsjyw: I saw SUPER worried about it too because we have many alternative views so I needed someone who as okay with extended breastfeeding, cosleeping etc turns out she herself practices all those things!

Someone made a comment though that the ped is a girl and I have a boy... it's not an issue to me but I wonder how it will be as DS gets older.