No matter how positive the recommendations and reviews of the pediatrician, for parents the most important are personal impressions.

To ensure that they do not turn out to be erroneous, you should pay attention to the following criteria.

High professionalism. Only an educated person with deep specialized knowledge can correctly assess the condition of the child, relate all symptoms and diagnose the disease. The professionalism of the doctor can be judged by the license and certificates confirming his training at advanced training courses. Sometimes these documents are hung on the wall in the office.

It is good when the doctor has experience not only in the outpatient service, but also in the inpatient department. A fat plus will be the employment of a pediatrician scientific or pedagogical work.

Appearance. The first impression is formed with the appearance of the doctor. Accuracy in appearance says a lot about the personality of the doctor. Snow-white coat, picked up hair, short-cut nails, lack of massive rings on the fingers indicate good business qualities of the specialist. A good doctor necessarily washes his hands before examining the child.

Communicability. This is a necessary character trait for a pediatrician, because he has to communicate not only with children, but also with parents. He must patiently listen to a variety of questions and give sensible, reasonable answers. The doctor is sympathetic to your worries, so he will always have an argument to reassure you.

When making appointments, he will be sure to explain why exactly these tests should be taken, and this medicine to take. A good pediatrician should become “his” in the family, he is always available for communication, and he can be relied on in any situation.

Love for children. This quality is easily determined at the first appointment. A smiling, kind doctor will always find an approach to the child, knows how to relieve stress and make the child feel comfortable. Trust in the doctor allows you to examine the child without tantrums and identify symptoms. A small child is not able to talk about what is bothering him, so a good pediatrician in a calm environment will understand the problem himself.