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Five Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor

Well-child visits can go by quickly. Make sure you ask these important questions at your child’s next checkup.

November 04, 2016 | HF Healthy Living Team

There are questions you should ask before choosing your child’s doctor, but what should you cover when you arrive at the doctor’s office?

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What can I do to improve
my child’s overall health?

Ask questions about your child’s eating habits, exercise, nutrition, or anything else that might be a concern. If you are helping your child manage a health condition, make sure the doctor is up-to-date on your child’s medications, latest symptoms, or other issues.

Is my child developing
at a typical rate?

About 13% of children ages 3–17 in the U.S. have a developmental or behavioral disability. Ask your child’s doctor about their development and if there is a need to see a specialist. You can also download a milestone checklist here to better prepare for your visit.

Can I do anything to
improve my child’s social
or emotional well-being?

Bring up any questions regarding family problems, or even concerns about your child’s emotional health. Your child’s doctor may be able to refer him or her to a specialist.

Is my child up-to-date with
all of the necessary vaccines?

Vaccines are important to prevent disease. Help your child stay safe—be sure to ask the doctor if your child has the vaccines he or she needs.

Do I need to follow
up with anything?

Your doctor will go over a lot of important information in a short amount of time. Don’t be shy—ask any questions that might come up during the checkup. Also, ask the doctor if your child needs a follow-up visit and, if so, when.

Your child’s health and well-being are important, but so are yours. Ask your doctor the necessary questions at your own appointment as well.

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Sources
“Developmental Monitoring and Screening,” CDC. Accessed July 5, 2016.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/screening.html

“You and Your Child’s Doctor,” NCBI. Accessed July 6, 2016.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2706637/

“Developmental Milestones,” CDC. Accessed July 6, 2016.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

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Five Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor

What can I do to improve
my child’s overall health?

Ask questions about your child’s eating habits, exercise, nutrition, or anything else that might be a concern. If you are helping your child manage a health condition, make sure the doctor is up-to-date on your child’s medications, latest symptoms, or other issues.

Is my child developing
at a typical rate?

About 13% of children ages 3–17 in the U.S. have a developmental or behavioral disability. Ask your child’s doctor about their development and if there is a need to see a specialist. You can also download a milestone checklist here to better prepare for your visit.

Can I do anything to
improve my child’s social
or emotional well-being?

Bring up any questions regarding family problems, or even concerns about your child’s emotional health. Your child’s doctor may be able to refer him or her to a specialist.

Is my child up-to-date with
all of the necessary vaccines?

Vaccines are important to prevent disease. Help your child stay safe—be sure to ask the doctor if your child has the vaccines he or she needs.

Do I need to follow
up with anything?

Your doctor will go over a lot of important information in a short amount of time. Don’t be shy—ask any questions that might come up during the checkup. Also, ask the doctor if your child needs a follow-up visit and, if so, when.

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Topics

Five Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor

What can I do to improve my child’s overall health?

Ask questions about your child’s eating habits, exercise, nutrition, or anything else that might be a concern. If you are helping your child manage a health condition, make sure the doctor is up-to-date on your child’s medications, latest symptoms, or other issues.

Is my child developing at a typical rate?

About 13% of children ages 3–17 in the U.S. have a developmental or behavioral disability. Ask your child’s doctor about their development and if there is a need to see a specialist. You can also download a milestone checklist here to better prepare for your visit.

Can I do anything to improve my child’s social or emotional well-being?

Bring up any questions regarding family problems, or even concerns about your child’s emotional health. Your child’s doctor may be able to refer him or her to a specialist.

Is my child up-to-date with all of the necessary vaccines?

Vaccines are important to prevent disease. Help your child stay safe—be sure to ask the doctor if your child has the vaccines he or she needs.

Do I need to follow up with anything?

Your doctor will go over a lot of important information in a short amount of time. Don’t be shy—ask any questions that might come up during the checkup. Also, ask the doctor if your child needs a follow-up visit and, if so, when.

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What can I do to improve
my child’s overall health?

Is my child developing
at a typical rate?

Can I do anything to
improve my child’s social
or emotional well-being?

Is my child up-to-date with
all of the necessary vaccines?

Do I need to follow
up with anything?