Pediatrics

Pediatric services address health needs in children and adolescents. Age limits and the availability of pediatric subspecialties vary by provider. A general pediatric clinic should not automatically be treated as a source of every child-specialist service.

Common consultation topics

• Child health
• Adolescent care
• Family preparation

Records to discuss with the hospital

• A parent or guardian contact and the records requested by the hospital
• Relevant growth, immunization and previous consultation records

Questions before booking

• What age range does this clinician or department accept?
• What guardian documents and pediatric specialist arrangements are needed?

Check the exact campus, clinician, appointment language and follow-up arrangements directly with the hospital. These are planning questions; the provider should tell you which documents and assessments are needed for your own appointment.