Working with Your Child’s Health Care Team
When your child is dealing with something like asthma, I always tell other moms that there are more people with
answers than just your pediatrician. You can get help from doctors who are asthma specialists, and other health
care professionals like your respiratory therapist, or nurses at the doctor’s office, even the school nurse—they’re
always a phone call away.
Your pharmacist can also answer questions about your child’s medicines. These are all amazing people who are
willing to answer your questions, no matter how small they might seem. They deal with it every day, and most
understand being a parent, so they’re always willing to take a moment to talk to me.
- Doctor Visit Checklist
This doctor visit checklist provides practical tips for maintaining an active dialogue with your child’s doctor. It will help you prepare for your child’s next visit and includes a list of possible topics you may want to discuss with the doctor.