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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I completely understand why it is done.  [b]However, I also think we have to admit that plenty of Dr.s disregard good ole "mom" and her concerns.  That's when it is clearly condescending[/b].  Whenever my husband has come to ped appointments, his concerns are listened to in a different way -- that is annoying.  There is a lot of sexism at play in the medical field, no doubt about it.  
I simply don't think that dads are treated with the same dismissal as moms. [/quote]

This is the only time I object to being called "Mom". I don't really care if a Dr or nurse calls me Mom or Mrs. Childslastname as long as they're being respectful and taking me seriously. It's when I get the figurative pat on the head and "don't worry your little self about this" attitude that I get irritated and offended. I've called doctors and nurses on their attitude in the past as well, politely of course. I've been brushed off too many times for issues that turned out to be serious to put up with it.

Just because I'm there with my sick child doesn't mean I left my brain at home.[/quote]

My DH is the one who normally takes DS in for sick appointments.  He feels like the staff and doctors treat him like a freak of nature, because clearly the [i]mom [/i]should be there.

If you have good insurance you shouldn't put up with a dismissive attitude.  If you don't have good insurance you may have to put up with it, but you shouldn't have to.  I wish more doctors had a way to give easy feedback about their staff.  I've left one doctor and a few dentists over front office staff behavior.  [/quote]

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