How would your pedi feel about working with another pedi?

Crazycrustacean · November 2009

We love M's pedi. I mean instead of switching to someone full time up here, we're driving 2 hours to see him for well visits.

I'd like to have a pedi up here by us just in case M gets a high fever, gets hurt, etc. But I feel funny tell ing them that they're not good enough for a full time transfer, but instead would like them to work with her pedi.

OUr insurance is such that we don't need a referral to see other drs. WDYT?

lkstor · November 2009

What do you mean "work with"?

If you came to me and said "Dr. lkstor - just moved here, but I have a pedi I love back in ____ that I love and I plan to continue seeing him/her for well child visits. I will provide you with shot records, etc. I will just come to you for acute concerns." No problem whatsoever.

If you said "Dr. lkstor - M is sick but I want you to call her regular pedi and talk to him about it." That wouldn't fly with me.

Crazycrustacean · November 2009

lkstor:
What do you mean "work with"?
If you came to me and said "Dr. lkstor - just moved here, but I have a pedi I love back in ____ that I love and I plan to continue seeing him/her for well child visits. I will provide you with shot records, etc. I will just come to you for acute concerns." No problem whatsoever.
If you said "Dr. lkstor - M is sick but I want you to call her regular pedi and talk to him about it." That wouldn't fly with me.

No no first scenario. I would want him/her to be caught up on all vax & issues that have come up between visits. I'd also like to have someone else I trust for 2nd opinions. Ya know?

lkstor · November 2009

I think that is totally reasonable! Personally I would make you do the leg work, though (i.e. bring copies of recent notes or immunizations with you, etc). I hate trying to call other offices during the middle of a busy day and then you have to FAX written consent to release info.... Blah blah blah. It's just easier if you ask for a copy of that stuff before you leave and keep a little medical record of M's stuff.

Mrs.KS · November 2009

I see this at my office occasionally. I agree with pp. Just make sure that any changes in LO's plan of care are communicated to both providers offices in a timely manner...its really frustrating when one provider makes a change that is not communicated to the other provider and records are not accurate. If you communicate it as above it shouldn't be a problem!

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