We at PIC, find so many PI parents who are amazing advocates for their children! Until we can get more research funded & in the hands of the medical community, WE HAVE TO BE! It is great to see publications & doctors encouraging parents to take an active role in the health care of their children!!
American Baby, November 2010, Page 48
Trust your Instincts. You Know Your Child Best! Could your baby's doctor be wrong? Scary but true: More than half of pediatricians report misdiagnosing a child once or twice a month, and nearly half admit that a few times a year those faulty judgements are serious enough to cause harm, according to a recent survey from Texas Children's Hospital, in Houston. "When it comes to a baby's health, parents are the best advocates," says Geeta Singhai, M.D., the study's lead author.
She shared her pro tips for getting your Kiddo Top care.
Press for Answers.Trusting your child's pediatrician is important, but it is okay to ask him to elaborate. And when you don't understand probe until you do.
Don't be Shy."You shouldn't worry about offending your pediatrician," Dr. Singhai says. "View her as person with whom you can collaborate."
Seek a Second Opinion.Receive a diagnosis you're unsure about? Your doctor can connect you with a colleague in practice. Or dial a different doc.
American Baby, November 2010, Page 48
Trust your Instincts. You Know Your Child Best! Could your baby's doctor be wrong? Scary but true: More than half of pediatricians report misdiagnosing a child once or twice a month, and nearly half admit that a few times a year those faulty judgements are serious enough to cause harm, according to a recent survey from Texas Children's Hospital, in Houston. "When it comes to a baby's health, parents are the best advocates," says Geeta Singhai, M.D., the study's lead author.
She shared her pro tips for getting your Kiddo Top care.
Press for Answers.Trusting your child's pediatrician is important, but it is okay to ask him to elaborate. And when you don't understand probe until you do.
Don't be Shy."You shouldn't worry about offending your pediatrician," Dr. Singhai says. "View her as person with whom you can collaborate."
Seek a Second Opinion.Receive a diagnosis you're unsure about? Your doctor can connect you with a colleague in practice. Or dial a different doc.
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