As a parent it is your job to not only you ensure the health care that your children receive is top-notch, you need to take care of yourself and your partner too. Health care is a family concern because if one member gets sick it affects the entire family. A consistent schedule of annual check-ups and prompt doctors visits when there is an illness or concern are called for. Children need the best health care that can be provided. This does not always come in the form of a pediatrician; most family doctors are more than capable of providing health care services to an entire family. You may consider seeing a pediatrician if your child or children has a medical condition of special concern such as severe food allergies or a behavior disorder such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
When a baby is born they will see the doctor at least every six months for a check-up and immunizations. Once the baby is 18 months though there isn’t another recommended check-up until the child reaches kindergarten age. Talk to your doctor and find out what their thoughts are on bringing your child in for an annual check-up anyway. As a parent you will bring your child in for any health care concern as it comes up but it makes sense to go in to have your child’s growth and overall health looked at.
As an adult your health care is important too. But as an adult who is also a parent your responsibility to stay healthy is bigger than just you. Ensure that you book your own annual examination with your family doctor. If there have been any recent changes in your body or mental state, be sure to contact your doctor right away. The sooner screening and detection takes place for a wide variety of diseases the better your chances of treatment and survival.