Preparation for Calling a Physician

Before calling your physician, have a pencil and paper ready and the following information (except in emergencies):

• Your child's main symptoms

  Note: If your child has a chronic disease, be sure to mention it.

• Your child's temperature (if he or she is sick)
• Your child's approximate weight (needed for calculating drug dosages)
• The names and dosages of any medication your child is taking
• Your pharmacy's telephone number
• Your questions written down

Have your child nearby in case something needs to be checked.

Written by B.D. Schmitt, MD, author of "Your Child's Health," Bantam Books.
Published by RelayHealth.
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