
You know the drill: You’re in the waiting room at your pediatrician’s office for a well-baby check-up. After what seems like an eternity, you’re ushered into an examining room, your child’s vitals are quickly assessed, and before you know it, you’re leaving the office with your child’s immunization card in one hand and unanswered questions on your mind.
According to a new study in Pediatrics, one-third of parents reported well-child visits lasted a mere 10 minutes or less. These shorter visits addressed age-appropriate issues such as breastfeeding and immunization. Developmental assessments were provided about 70% of the time when visits were longer (as opposed to about 50% in shorter visits), and preventive care was also discussed. The study did note that despite shorter face time with the pediatrician, parental satisfaction was generally high. Perhaps these shorter visits work perfectly with a busy working mom’s already hectic schedule.
We want to know: Are you happy with the amount of time your pediatrician spends with you during your child’s check-up? Or do you feel that your child’s visits to the pediatrician are too short and rushed? Let us know in the comments section.



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