31 March 2008

links for 2008-03-31

Comments

The tv show Scrubs actually did a whole episode on the pediatricians with needles things, where the doctor specifically left the room at shot time so that the child would not identify the man in the white coat as the guy that brings the pain. Dr. Cox, the star of the show, spent the episode going around the hospital trying to find someone to give his child a shot that he personally could have done, but would not, for that exact reason.

Am I alone in finding that pediatrician column awfully condescending? I mean, I agree with most of his points - I think he's mentioned some solid, common sense kind of stuff. But it also gives me a huge, "a good patient keeps her mouth shut" vibe. Maybe that doctor loves kids, but he sure seems to dislike their parents!

Thanks for the Diaper Cake link. I've seen them for sale and always wanted to make my own. Nice photo instructions.

jill: Did we read the same article? Because as a fellow parent I don't see any reason to be offended by anything he said. It must be so frustrating for a doctor when a parent marches in with a diagnosis they found on WebMD.

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.

Working...
Your comment could not be posted. Error type:
Your comment has been posted. Post another comment

The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Please try again.

As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.

Working...

Post a comment

Support Parent Hacks

Featured Posts

Elsewhere

The Accidental Expert