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In effort to better serve our patients and their families, we
have listed several questions and answers in the following subject areas:
Choosing and
Seeing a Doctor
- Can I always see the same doctor, even at night and on
weekends?
There will be circumstances when Dr. Gaudet is not available.
Call is shared with Dr. Beezley, and nights and weekends are alternated between
the two of them. CMG is open every Saturday for your convenience,
however.
- Is a doctor always available for a CMG patient?
Yes, the phones are answered 24 hours per day. We ask that you reserve
non-urgent questions for office hours, however.
- I'm adopting a baby. When should I come in for the first
visit?
The sooner the better! Pre-adoption and pre-natal visits are
encouraged.
- I'm pregnant. When should I come to meet my
pediatrician?
The sooner the better! Pre-adoption and pre-natal visits
are encouraged.
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Medicine and Lab
Tests
- What kinds tests are offered in the office?
Bloodwork is the most common test we perform. Flow-cytometry blood count
analysis with automated white cell differential is available in the office,
which can be used to screen for anemia, abnormalities in platelet number, and
abnormalities in white blood cell counts. Also, screens for strep throat,
urinalysis, pulse oximetry (non-invasive blood oxygen measurement), vision
screens, fluorecein eye examinations (test for corneal trauma), occult fecal
blood test. Many other lab tests are available, which are sent to a reference
lab.
- I don't want antibiotics every time my child gets sick.
How do you prescribe?
Conservatively, but rationally. We couldn't agree
more that antibiotics are grotesquely over-used.. We do not give antibiotics
for viral infections. It is our general policy (with very few exceptions) to
never "call in" an antibiotic. For more information on the subject please see
the free brochure in our office "Your Child And Antibiotics."
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Hospitals
- Which hospitals do you go to?
Dr. Gaudet has full
priviliges at Wesley Medical Center and
Forrest General Hospital. Mothers
who deliver at either hospital can request Dr. Gaudet for their ChildÕs
pediatrican.
- After I deliver at
Forrest General when do you come
to see the baby?
Always within 24 hours. If there is a problem with your
delivery, one of the neonatologists will be in attendence. When the baby comes
to the nursery, Dr. Gaudet will provide all further medical care for the
baby.
- Who will see my baby at Wesley Medical Center?
At Wesley, all
infants are checked and cared for by a neonatologist. He will decide when your
baby goes home, and when you should bring him or her in for your first
check-up. All information from the hospital is sent to my office before your
visit, and you can call my office if you have a problem or question before your
first visit.
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Insurance
- Do you accept Medicaid patients?
Yes. We accept
Medicaid with no restrictions at all. We are also providers for HealthMACS, but
you must be enrolled with us to be seen here, unless you have a referral.
Access is another health plan offered by medicaid we are enrolled in.
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