Real Talk with Kid Docs
Join us, Dr. Beth Vukin and Dr. Joe Vukin, two pediatricians with different backgrounds who want share real talk about the things parents want to know. Along the way, we will also explore the human side of medicine and have some real talk about caring for kids and for each other.
Real Talk with Kid Docs
Episode 34. Parent questions: How much communication is the "right amount with my child's doctor(s)"? How to go about getting another opinion?
Our first parent question episode!
Sara is a mom to five and one of her children has a chronic illness that requires the care and coordination with a lot of doctors. She wrote to us with these questions. In this episode, we discuss some tricky parent-medical team situations:
1. How much, how often and just how do I communicate with my child's primary care doctor when we also have many other specialist doctors that we are seeing?
2. Sometimes the doctors that know the most about a disease don't have a communication style that works for me and my family. It can feel like I have to chose "brains" or "bedside manner"? How do I navigate that?
3. When do I get a second opinion? How do I do that without offending anyone and keeping the relationship with my doctors in tact while still seeking the best care for my child.
This episode is great for anyone who has chronic disease or has a child with chronic disease.
The short answer: you are in charge as the patient and as the parent. You chose what feels best to you and the provider who meets your needs. You are worth it. Your child is worth it. You know you and your child better than anyone else.
Check out:
-Episode 15: How to choose a doctor for your child
-Episode 25: Advocating for your child. Navigating the healthcare system
We would love to answer your questions! Send us an email at RealTalkwithKidDocs@gmail.com or hit us up on our Instagram @RealTalkwithKidDocs. Let us know if you or your child would like to be on the show as we answer your questions!