• What are your biggest frustrations when going to the pediatrician?

    Going to the pediatrician can be a time-consuming and frustration-filled experience for many parents. What's your biggest frustration at the doctor's office?

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    Total of 290 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

    22.8%
    Distracted doctors who seem to have very little time to focus on my child's care.
    66 votes
    50.3%
    Long waiting times. Waiting for a busy doctor with small children can be really tough sometimes.
    146 votes
    26.9%
    Catching colds/illnesses at the doctor's office. The waiting room toys and furniture are like petri dishes for viruses.
    78 votes
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    Distracted doctors who seem to have very little time to focus on my child's care.

    We wait what seems like forever to see the Dr. and when she finally comes its like shes running a marathon trying to see how fast she go.

      #1
       - jamib
       - 2:54 pm EST on Wed Mar 10, 2010
      Long waiting times. Waiting for a busy doctor with small children can be really tough sometimes.

      I will wait in my car and ask to be called when we are actually going to be seen. I can keep the kids happier there than in the office

        #2
         - Mom of Many-1401850
         - 7:42 pm EST on Wed Mar 10, 2010
        Long waiting times. Waiting for a busy doctor with small children can be really tough sometimes.

        Spent 2.5 hours waiting to check on dehydration level on a 2 yr old--and I actually HAD an appt. Then next day had to come back--2nd co-pa

          #3
           - Momof5-2
           - 4:02 pm EST on Thu Mar 11, 2010
          Long waiting times. Waiting for a busy doctor with small children can be really tough sometimes.

          Hard to wait with a toddler, but it's so worth it. A doctor that gives proper attention to patients usually comes with some time waiting.

            #4
             - Cara-438012
             - 12:16 am EST on Fri Mar 12, 2010
            Long waiting times. Waiting for a busy doctor with small children can be really tough sometimes.

            No option for 'All of the above'?

              #5
               - gwilliam
               - 1:47 pm EST on Fri Mar 12, 2010

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