My 9 year old was diagnosed with a 29 degree curve and the ped orthopedist we were referred to said Boston Brace 18 - 20 hours a day for approximately 5 years. After having to wait two hours to be seen, I found his bedside manner not very nice, especially for someone who works with children, even though I felt his diagnosis was probably on target. But no picture of the brace, no acknoledgement of her feelings (or mine) just clinical info in about two minutes.
I have a second opinion scheduled for tomorrow. A third opinion scheduled for April 26 and a fourth (!) on May 11 at CHOP. I sound a little obsessive I know but I really want to make sure i'm doing the right thing.
My question: how important is a doctor's demeanor and his/her office practice? I am guessing that we are going to spend a lot of time in the office for five years and I want both of us to feel comfortable about going.
I have a second opinion scheduled for tomorrow. A third opinion scheduled for April 26 and a fourth (!) on May 11 at CHOP. I sound a little obsessive I know but I really want to make sure i'm doing the right thing.
My question: how important is a doctor's demeanor and his/her office practice? I am guessing that we are going to spend a lot of time in the office for five years and I want both of us to feel comfortable about going.
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