Calling a Doctor: Preparation for

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

• Your child's main symptoms
• Your child's temperature (if he or she is sick) and how you measured it.
• Your child's approximate weight (needed for calculating drug dosages)
• If your child has a chronic disease, be sure to mention it. Never assume the person you are speaking to already knows this.
• 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 your doctor wants you to check something.