Hi,
Just come back from dr with my son & a bit concerned tbh. We saw someone I've not seen before & I presume they are a locum as there were lots of signs saying usual dr was off sick.
Anyway, my 9 month old has had a high temp since Sunday / fluctuating between 38 & 40.6. He's miserable & quite lethargic (although was obviously perky & smiley in drs!). I know it's more than likely viral, but my oldest ds suffered from recurrent tonsillitis & ear infections, & also had febrile convulsions at 16 months, so I'm keen to make sure he's ok.
I'm concerned about the quality of the examination. The dr pointed a key ring torch onto his ears & into his mouth, but I can't see how he would be able to see ear drum / tonsils. Ds didn't even open his mouth very far. The dr didn't take his temperature apart from feeling his head. I've just taken it when we arrived home & it's 40.3!!
Does this sound right to anyone? What shall I do?
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Is this an appropriate doctors examination?
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sleepyhappymummy · 05/10/2011 19:00
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