Visiting the doctor 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.
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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 TCPA and you have updates to
your insurance or other information, please arrive early to make these
changes.
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Bring identification, such as a driver’s license, and current copy of the
insurance card that covers your child.
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Bring a list of all medications your child is taking, including
over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
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Bring your child’s current immunization record.
Write down any questions or concerns you have for the pediatrician and bring
them with you.
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If your child is sick, record any symptoms he or she is having, including
when they started and their frequency.
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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 doctor and what will be done during the visit.
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Take notes. Writing down instructions or advice will help you remember
them later.
Resources
Comforting your child
during medical procedures
Making doctor visits
easier for your child
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Forms to complete
Before your
child's first visit, please complete these forms, print, and bring
them with you to the appointment.
Registration
(pdf)
Medical
history (pdf)
Consent to treat (pdf) |
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These forms are in pdf
format for easy filling and printing. To download a free copy of Adobe
Acrobat Reader, click
here.
In an effort to protect your child's
privacy, we recommend not to
e-mail us these forms. Please print the completed forms and bring them with you to
your child's appointment. |
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We're here to help
At TCPA, we are parents
too. So 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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