They may be able to relate their personal experiences about specific individuals.

Vetting the Field

You?ll want to find a doctor who fits with your goals and expectations. It?s usually best to first meet the candidates to assess their qualifications, personality, approach and experience before arriving at a decision. The kinds of questions you might consider asking your prospective pediatrician and other considerations include:

- What type of pediatric qualifications do they have? Are they certified by the ABP and/or a member of the AAP?

- If you are aware of certain health concerns in your family or with your pregnancy, you may want to ask about qualifications in pediatric subspecialty areas?

- How can they be contacted after hours or during an emergency? Are they available by phone? Who covers for them when they are not available?

- If you have minor questions what is the best time and method to reach them?

- Does the pediatrician talk with and care about the children, and not just the parents?

- Does the pediatrician seem to know about current issues and advances in pediatric medicine?

- Does the pediatrician have ?chemistry? with the children as well as the parents?

- Does the pediatrician appear knowledgeable about current issues and advances in pediatric medicine?

In addition, you?ll probably want to know about availability and cost of services.
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