I spend a lot of time talking and listening. It’s my profession! As a pediatrician I was trained to listen, ask questions, do a physical exam and mold all the information into diagnosis. I can’t help but give advice particularly if I feel something will harm a child. My children’s friends all hear my opinion on helmets and bike riding. I practice medicine every day because I love it. I love my patients- they make me laugh and smile. I love my patient’s families. I am inspired and awed by them. I love my colleagues. I love discussing cases and determining the best care for the children. All these people make me a better doctor and a better mom. I have dedicated my life to other parents’ children as well as my own. Often my two worlds collide. You can see that my pediatric advice is often peppered with my own experiences as a mother. I started my column because I knew there would be people that needed the advice. But I am also interested in hearing what you all think!
Medrounds.org has started discussion forums that will facilitate the exchange of information. I welcome everyone to log on and participate!
Sheila Cason MD, FAAP
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