Children's pediatrician,what do you think?

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I,m actually the grandmother.My son and his partner are living in Scotland,along way away from all family.Two DCs of 4 and nearly 2. Very good parents but a little anxious when the children are unwell.Especially at the moment.Here's my question,what would any of you suggest regarding a private pedriatrician ?The children have no underlying health problems,but I am sure they would feel a little more sicure as all of their family are a long way away.The Corona virus has nothing to do with this.Thank you anyone who can give me a good word

Most paediatricians (outside London) don't do private work. To be honest, most of us look down on the ones that do. Because we should be putting all our energy in providing the best healthcare we can for the whole population of children, not lining our pockets by taking advantage of mostly the worried well.

Why would they need a doctor if they are not unwell?

They have no health pro8
They just need a gp
You could buy them private health insurance then they would have access to a helpline
But they need to manage their anxiety if the children have zero health problems
So maybe buy the adults some private therapy ? They could do some online sessions

They only need their GO, health visitor and access to a hospital if needed. Don't feed their anxiety. Scotland had good healthcare.

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Thank you all for your thoughts

I think having regular check ups when there's no underlying issues will just further reinforce the paranoia that there might be something wrong.

In what way are they anxious?

What would be regular well child checks for Paediatricians in some countries eg USA is covered by GP services (+ health visiting and midwives of course!).

I think a private paediatrician would find it very confusing if you did show up without any actual health concerns! Though I'm sure they would bill just the same...

Should a private pediatrician visit your grandchildren at home, or do you mean a private clinic? I've never been against private clinics, and I even think they're much better. Private clinics take care of their patients and remember your medical history by heart. They study your medical records. So I take my children to www.cameronmch.com/services/pediatrics/. These specialists have studied all my children's features and understand how important the right treatment is for them. So don't worry about these things and tell your son and his partner that private pediatrics is a good thing.

I would look maybe at signing up with a private gp if anything. We attend privately (only when needed) and it's great not having to worry about getting an appointment etc. They always see us within 24-48 hours and are lovely never mind how small the issue.

The NHS is generally best for small children, as most issues are standard and can be dealth with by GP, who are experts in day to day issues for small children, or are more complex and need the facilities offered by an NHS hospital. Health Visitors are also able to advise about treatment for minor ailments or concerns about developmental progress/behaviour
I think I would only consider private if my child needed a routine operation like removal of tonsils, or insertion of grommets, that was affecting their development or education and there was a long NHS waiting list
Private hospitals are not generally very child friendly, as they don't get sufficient numberd, unless a large hospital, their staff will be less experienced in caring for children. Children's care can be more complicated as children need different treatments, medications depending on their age

I think you will struggle to get one.

As above very few paediatricians do private work outside London (and even here). I'm often asked for recommendations and usually end up saying just see X,Y or Z on the NHS as they are who I would trust.

(I'm a specialists children's doctor myself in a very well respected children's hospital. I don't do any private work as I can't face the hassle and it is easier to count the people in my dept who do, very few, than those who don't, the majority!)