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Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
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Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
I think our cutoff was 18-19, once they had (or could have had) their college entrance physical. It was up to the Drs office.
I remember when I was that age, sitting in Dr Barsantis office waiting for the same reason. The nurse came out and called my name, when I stood up she looked at me and asked where’s your child? Haha.
Thing is, I’d never seen another doctor and really didn’t know you were supposed to “move on”.
Ahhh, simpler times.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
18. When they turn 18 they should start seeing a GP, move out of the house and get a freakin job. My g/f has a daughter who will turn 18 in March and I'm betting she'll still be here when she's 25 IF our relationship survives the stress the daughter places on it.
As long as she is in school I'll continue to help support her but the minute she's out it's hit the road Jacqueline.
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08-19-2019 06:44 AM |
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
We stopped going to a pediatrician with all our kids somewhere in the 5 year old range. From then on, it was GP.
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08-19-2019 07:49 AM |
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 06:16 AM)solohawks Wrote: https://www.thehour.com/news/article/He-...341430.php
Interesting article
At what age should someone stop seeing their pediatrician?
We just had this discussion with both our pediatrician and pediatric dentist. They said 21 is fine as long as they feel comfortable. They have a number who stay through college years.
So anywhere from 18-21.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
I stayed with my pediatrician up until I think 20 when I stopped needing asthma medication because the doc had my full history and didn't want to start that process over. Didn't start seeing a regular doc again(just went to walk ins for various illnesses) until my mid 30s when my pops convinced me due to our family history it was time for yearly lipid tests.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 06:44 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote: 18. When they turn 18 they should start seeing a GP, move out of the house and get a freakin job. My g/f has a daughter who will turn 18 in March and I'm betting she'll still be here when she's 25 IF our relationship survives the stress the daughter places on it.
As long as she is in school I'll continue to help support her but the minute she's out it's hit the road Jacqueline.
I don't think that was part of the question but somehow I'm not shocked...
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
I stayed with mine through college then found a doctor when I started work.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
why would that matter? I should know better than to click on this board...so odd.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 10:04 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
why would that matter? I should know better than to click on this board...so odd.
I'm guessing you don't have a daughter. My 13 year old is far more comfortable with the female staff at the practice then the men since her body is changing.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 10:05 AM)fsquid Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:04 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
why would that matter? I should know better than to click on this board...so odd.
I'm guessing you don't have a daughter. My 13 year old is far more comfortable with the female staff at the practice then the men since her body is changing.
I trust my MD to be a professional...I'm not there to be comfortable, I'm there to keep my body running as long as possible.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 10:08 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:05 AM)fsquid Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:04 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
why would that matter? I should know better than to click on this board...so odd.
I'm guessing you don't have a daughter. My 13 year old is far more comfortable with the female staff at the practice then the men since her body is changing.
I trust my MD to be a professional...I'm not there to be comfortable, I'm there to keep my body running as long as possible.
That's great, I'm simply telling you why it would matter which is the question you posed.
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08-19-2019 10:08 AM |
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
When my son got to late elementary he switched to a male pediatrician. Seems like younger doctors are more and more female. My last two GPs have been female.
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08-19-2019 10:32 AM |
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 10:04 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
why would that matter? I should know better than to click on this board...so odd.
(08-19-2019 10:08 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:05 AM)fsquid Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:04 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
why would that matter? I should know better than to click on this board...so odd.
I'm guessing you don't have a daughter. My 13 year old is far more comfortable with the female staff at the practice then the men since her body is changing.
I trust my MD to be a professional...I'm not there to be comfortable, I'm there to keep my body running as long as possible.
That's fine if you're a middle aged male like me. But unless you're a teenager, you really can't comment on someone else's choice. Geesh. Luckily some others already are calling you to task for that silly comment.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 10:08 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:05 AM)fsquid Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:04 AM)UofMemphis Wrote: (08-19-2019 10:02 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote: We're still with our pediatrician, and yes, I expect once my girls go to college, they'll find new doctors at that point. I think some of it is a gender issue. I'm shocked my 17 and 16 year old still are okay with a male pediatrician to be honest but I guess at this point, they're mostly dealing with nurses on their yearly check-ups.
why would that matter? I should know better than to click on this board...so odd.
I'm guessing you don't have a daughter. My 13 year old is far more comfortable with the female staff at the practice then the men since her body is changing.
I trust my MD to be a professional...I'm not there to be comfortable, I'm there to keep my body running as long as possible.
But you are also the same person who thinks POC's should be represented by "people who look like them" or that "old white men" shouldn't be legislating women's rights issues.
If someone is qualified, why should a POC mind if the lawmaker is white, black, male,or female?
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
When our kids turned 13, we switched them to our family Dr.
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
I think I was 10 when I started going to a GP...
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 12:09 PM)gdunn Wrote: I think I was 10 when I started going to a GP...
They don't have these awesome things to play with though
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RE: Adults not cutting the cord on their Pediatricians
(08-19-2019 12:42 PM)bobdizole Wrote: (08-19-2019 12:09 PM)gdunn Wrote: I think I was 10 when I started going to a GP...
They don't have these awesome things to play with though
Is that what they put in the classes at Middle Tennessee? sorry, couldn't help myself.
I think the first time I saw one of those I was like 11 or 12...
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