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07.09.08, 14:40 PM Expecting
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My OB's office is having a meeting the doctor's night so that patients can meet the other drs in the practice in case they are on call when you deliver. What should I ask them? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Expecting 07.09.08, 02:40 PM Flag
 

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nothing unless you have a specific question- they will each talk a little bit- it's really just so you can get a sense of the other docs- and so you and DH can rank them from first choice to last in the cab on the way home. fwiw, we got the doc we ranked 4 out of 5 (meaning second to last) and he was great in the end. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Thanks. Did you have to tell him what you want in terms of pain medication or concerns or was he familiar with your medical file? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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Of course. Even if you end up with your own doc, you'll likely have to refresh his/her recollection. It's not like they have every patient's birth plan memorized. But he certainly had access to my entire medical file-- nevertheless, if there is anything in your history that you feel is important, I would point it out when you see the doc at the hospital- better safe than sorry is my theory in those situations. I wouldn't assume they've read the file in great detail. But I wouldn't think the meet the doc night would be the right place for those things! ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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^p.s. are you at cornell? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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well, if it's the same practice, I can tell you that they each go around and talk a little bit about themselves. then there is a question and answer period -- which, personally, I found sort of funny bc you get all these neurotic new yorkers in there grilling the docs about everything from episiotomies to food delivery options-- anywho, they take turns answering the questions so even if you can't think of anything to ask, you'll still get a good sense of each of them. plus, they'll tell you that they share the same philosophies on things like pain medication and episiotomies. also, p.s. when the real day arrives, I would advise you to talk to your L&D nurse in great detail about your concerns and desires- she will really be your champion through the process. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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They are all just catchers you will be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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ita - I have no idea what the name of the Dr was that delivered my ds and I really didn't care who did it. I just told them the pain relief I wanted and then I got on with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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me too, I think we are the only ones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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I think you are right! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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Oh god, I so so agree. I made myself nuts meeting all the docs (and there were a LOT). The big day of, some 25 year old resident delivered my ds. I couldn't tell you her name or what she looked like. I do, however have a wonderful memory of the anesthesiologist (Korean, about 5'3", glasses, a saint in white coat) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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