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Care for Your Child
You can
prevent many childhood health problems, as well as costly visits to the
emergency room, by working closely with your pediatrician or family doctor.
It is usually better for your childs health if she has one regular doctor.
Your doctor will get to know your child and you will probably feel more
comfortable talking about your concerns.
Tips for Choosing a Health
Provider:
Ask how emergencies are
handled.|
Ask if there are evening
and weekend appointments.
Ask who will care for your
child if your doctor cannot.
Ask if the doctor uses a
nearby hospital for his patients.
Ask if there is a schedule
for well-baby visits.
Ask if the doctor accepts
your insurance and if there are extra fees.
Ask what happens if your
child needs to see a specialist.
Click here to view a sample of the Alabama Partnership for Children's Health Care for Your Child information card which contains the above information. To order copies for distribution at a minimal charge click here to download and print the order form.