Our first ped. would have drug reps in and out all day. The difference was that our ped. respected our wishes and it was noted on the interview appointment. The doctor's point of view was there were mom's who wanted to drug their children and those who don't. He was all in favor of giving samples away than having people pay for it and have it not work. The only time medication was mentioned was when Anna still hadn't gained weight after several tries with the consultant and hope-and-prayer. He gave me some formula just in case. Luckily, I never had to use more than 2 ozs. of it for that purpose. We used it because our doctor was really concerned and we were desperate (Anna was extremely lethargic). Our doctor was conservative on the miracles-by-Dupont in principle himself.
Doctors are unfortunately bombarded with more requests for medication than to wait it out or natural processes. The classic is parents wanting antibiotics when the infection is a virus. As a parent, I can understand that you will do anything to make your kid feel better. I don't like antibiotics but if you took my infant Motrin away there would be problems. Welcome to the "magic pill" society.
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Date: 2003-05-15 12:33 pm (UTC)Doctors are unfortunately bombarded with more requests for medication than to wait it out or natural processes. The classic is parents wanting antibiotics when the infection is a virus. As a parent, I can understand that you will do anything to make your kid feel better. I don't like antibiotics but if you took my infant Motrin away there would be problems. Welcome to the "magic pill" society.