Few would argue that a child’s health is not one of the most important issues facing modern parents today, particularly if you live and work in London, as finding time for regular checkups and sick visits may be a stretch for your already jam-packed schedule. The doctor may be overbooked and overscheduled, too, so making the most of your time together is important. This being so, what are the best ways in which we can communicate our concerns and questions to our child’s doctor, importantly, how do we strengthen the relationship with the doctor who plays such an important role in your child’s health?

We all know that the days of the doctor calling in to see the child as a routine matter doing his house calls have virtually gone; doctors are pressured to see more patients in less time and to spend less time with each patient. With these pressures and with ever increasing complexities of the health care system it means that today’s parents have to take charge of their kids’ care. In the past, parents may have known far less about their child’s health, growth, and development. With this in mind many parents are turning to a child doctor London practice where they can talk to a qualified practitioner who specialises in children’s health; this can be an online consultation, by telephone, or by making an appointment at their London surgery.