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Dr.
Aronson-Ramos
The
Developmental Pediatric Consultation
"Each child is a puzzle I try to solve…I am always grateful
for the glimpse into their life, and the opportunity to foster
positive change". Judith Aronson-Ramos, M.D.
For new
patients who would like to meet Dr. Aronson-Ramos before scheduling
a full evaluation she has created the Preliminary Consultation
Visit. This thirty minute visit is for the parents only
and should be scheduled online as a Preliminary Consultation.
This is an opportunity for parents to meet Dr. Aronson-Ramos
and discuss their concerns at length. Another option is a thirty
minute Phone Consultation if this is more convenient.
At the end of these sessions families will have a clear understanding
of the evaluation process, the different treatment approaches
available, and if necessary referral to the appropriate clinician,
treatment program, or resources if she is unable to meet your
needs. When later visits are scheduled the time for this visit
will be applied to the Initial Consultation.
Most families
however, will begin the evaluation process with the Initial
Consultation (90 minutes). This office visit is with both
parents to obtain a comprehensive and detailed history of the
child and the current problems. In addition, the goals of treatment
and therapeutic options are discussed.
The next
step is the Child Only Visit (60 min) or evaluation.
This may occur in the office or in certain cases at school or
daycare. This is Dr. Aronson-Ramos' opportunity to get a clinical
impression, perform screening assessments, develop rapport,
and establish a baseline. This is essential when it comes to
assessing the effectiveness of different interventions that
may be tried in the future.
The third
of the initial visits the Feedback Visit (60 min) involves
the parents only to discuss the evaluation, including a review
of any prior reports, records, and phone interviews. This is
also the time when the treatment plan is established in detail.
Many parents find this a crucial visit as it offers an opportunity
to ask questions and develop a deeper understanding of their
child's difficulties and the impact on the entire family.
Due to
the individualized nature of consultations this is only a blueprint.
There may be situations where the schedule of initial visits
is different. In particular if you have been referred directly
by another child development specialist who has already performed
comprehensive testing, the initial evaluation process will be
shortened.
Follow-up
Visits (30 or 60 min) are tailored to the needs of the family
and the child. If a child is on medication or just starting
medication they will be seen regularly for monitoring. In some
situations further evaluations are recommended and a follow
up appointment is needed to incorporate these results into the
treatment plan. Most parents find it valuable to have regular
visits to monitor progress. What is needed will depend on the
child, family, and course of treatment.
Note:
Office visits can sometimes be difficult to schedule. Therefore,
I can occassionally offer a replacement Phone Consultation
when the need arises..
Every
patient will have open access to me and my resources. I am directly
available to all of my patients and offer many ways to communicate
- office visits, school visits, cell phone, and confidential
email. I prefer to have long term relationships with families.
This is especially important because most problems in children
are developmental and change over time. I am also happy to work
as a part of a team with other professionals to provide a multidisciplinary
approach. It is important for families to understand that I
spend a considerable amount of time outside of the face to face
visits through review of records, interviews with teachers and
other involved professionals, ongoing research, gathering background
information, facilitating communication among involved caregivers,
and utilizing the expertise of professional colleagues where
appropriate. This is probably the most unique feature of my
consultations and care.
Phone
Calls/Appointments/Medication Refills:
Dr. Aronson-Ramos
personally handles all phone calls, scheduling of office visits,
and medication refills. This allows for maximal privacy as well
as personal attention.
Urgent
calls will be returned as soon as possible. All non-urgent
calls will be answered within 48 hours. Your patience is
appreciated, as all of my patients receive the benefits of direct
communication with me. In the event of a true medical emergency
you should always contact 911 immediately.
All
appointments should be scheduled through this website using
my secure online scheduling program. Most patients have
found this process convenient and simple to use. You will receive
an email confirmation of your scheduled visit immediately, and
an appointment reminder 24hours prior to your scheduled office
visit. To secure the most convenient times and days I recommend
you schedule as far in advanced as possible, and make follow-up
appointments if they are needed at the conclusion of each visit.
I appreciate 24 hours notice if you need to cancel so I may
schedule other patients during that time. Because I have a very
personalized practice I am unable to accommodate families who
chronically do not make their scheduled appointments or frequently
cancel their visits. In these unfortunate instances I will be
unable to continue to treat your child and will require that
we end our relationship.
Medication
refills require 48 hours notice. Keep in mind during office
visits I am very careful to be sure patient's prescriptions
appropriately indicate refills where this is indicated. Specific
procedures for medication refills will be discussed during your
office visit. Remember there are some medicines that will always
require a handwritten prescription and cannot be called into
your pharmacy.
There
are rare times when I will be unavailable to return patient
calls due to vacation. At these times you will need to address
any urgent medical needs with your primary care physician.
For
appointments, please use our convenient online Appointment
Scheduler.
If you're having any difficulties scheduling an appointment please call
the office at 954-531-0847.
Email:
info@draronsonramos.com
*Please note email is only for non-urgent matters. Though all
communications are confidential, I cannot assure you of the privacy of
internet communications. Any information sent over the internet is at risk
of public exposure.
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