A patient of mine was seeing a local specialist.  The parents wondered if it would be appropriate to get another opinion.  Contrary to what patients might think, most physicians are absolutely fine with this and some even encourage it.  However, patients often want to know if seeking another opinion is justified.  It is my job as a primary care provider to help families decide when or how to obtain that ...

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The last patient of the day rushed to the office before closing time. When I entered the room, the dad was texting as the nurse finished recording the child’s temperature.  He shook his head in disbelief and confessed that he just sent his wife this message, “I feel stupid.  No fever here.” Parents apologize to me everyday because they feel like they wasted my time and/or their co-pay.  Coordinating a doctor’s ...

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