I realize taking your children to see their doc is a pain. So is taking your car to the mechanic, waiting for the cable guy or going out for groceries. There are other things you’d rather be doing with your time. Can a quick phone call substitute for a doctor visit? Someday, we may miss the quaint idea of going to see your doctor for your medical concerns. One night, your child was running a high fever.
you called online doctor services and the doctor prescribed a medication & plenty of fluids. Glad you avoided the time and expense of the doctor visit. What mom should have done was called her own child’s doc. Depending on the kid’s age, health history, and symptoms, it would have been appropriate to either: Stay home and give a fever medicine, then come in for an exam in the next few days if still feeling poor. Or if there was a chance of a genuinely serious medical issue, get evaluated…
