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Visiting the pediatricians office can be stressful – especially for a child who is not feeling his or her best or who is worried about receiving immunizations. To help make your child’s experience as pleasant and convenient as possible, please follow the suggestions below.
If you are transferring from another pediatricians office please request copies of your child's entire medical records as soon as possible. You can have the records sent directly to our office prior to your appointment, to allow us time to review them before your visit. If you are not able to have the records sent to us, please bring a copy of the record with you to the visit.
- For your child's first appointment, please arrive 20 minutes before your child’s scheduled appointment to complete paperwork. If your child is an established patient with PANF and you have updates to your insurance or other information, please arrive early to make these changes.
- Bring identification, such as a driver’s license, and current copy of the insurance card that covers your child.
- Bring a list of all medications your child is taking, including over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
- Bring your child’s current immunization record. Write down any questions or concerns you have for the pediatrician and bring them with you.
- If your child is sick, record any symptoms he or she is having, including when they started and their frequency.
- Prepare your child for the visit as much as possible. If you know what the appointment will involve, tell your child in advance that he or she is going to the provider and what will be done during the visit.
- Take notes. Writing down instructions or advice will help you remember them later.
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Forms to complete
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Before your child's first visit, please print and complete these forms and bring them with you to the appointment.
These forms are in pdf format for easy printing. To download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here.
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We're here to help
At PANF, we understand that you will have questions, and we want you to ask them. From exams to diagnosis to treatments and everything in between, we want you to feel comfortable talking about the things that are of concern to you. Jot down your questions and bring them to your child’s visit.
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