OHbaby! Forums : Going private for a Paed-Q’s? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:53:36 +0000 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:01:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23320 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : Thanks ladies for your advice,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573710&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573710 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 23320
Posted: 26 December 2008 at 4:01pm

Thanks ladies for your advice, and thanks Red for that ... I talked to someone from Tower about that and am aware pre-existing conditions (like the boy bits) aren't covered. Not so sure about his non-eating though as it's been on going and from time to time he's had the odd sore throat but nothing specifically linked to the no-eating iykwim?

I still think its an intolerance to something, the chronic bloating suggests something is up ...]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:01:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573710&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573710 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : In regards to the medical insurance...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573693&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573693 Author: Red
Subject: 23320
Posted: 26 December 2008 at 1:37pm

In regards to the medical insurance - if you start insurance after any health problems are established then you won't be able to claim on them for 3 years (this is the case with Southern Cross) as they would be classed as existing conditions. Just thought would let you know. ]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:37:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573693&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573693 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : We have self referred Spencer...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573660&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573660 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23320
Posted: 26 December 2008 at 10:47am

We have self referred Spencer three times. Twice to a paed, the first one retired so we changed to a different one. I also self referred to his eye specialist as well, none of them ever asked for anything from the gp. However in your case it might be good to talk to your gp first to make sure that you go to the right type of specialist, not much point paying to see a paed for them to tell you you need to see a dietician of some other type of specialist.
Good luck, I hope you get the feeding issue sorted soon as that must be very worrying. I hope they see him for his boy bits soon too.]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:47:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573660&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573660 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : I&#039;d probably give your DHB...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573647&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573647 Author: kabe
Subject: 23320
Posted: 26 December 2008 at 10:11am

I'd probably give your DHB Community Child Health Service a call, and they should be able to offer you some advice. They have Drs, public health nurses etc who can advise on feeding issues. A paed assessment would be good though, just to check everythings ok physically. ]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:11:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573647&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573647 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : My oldest three were all fails...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573605&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573605 Author: Maya
Subject: 23320
Posted: 25 December 2008 at 9:50pm

My oldest three were all fails to thrive (didn't gain adequate weight/crossed several centile lines), Maya was referred to a dietician after she ended up in hospital but the gremlins were just referred by the GP and never actually saw a paed for it. We saw one thru Public Health and it didn't take long at all, they were in touch within a few days of the referral being done.]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:50:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573605&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573605 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : Yip, referral from your GP is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573587&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573587 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 23320
Posted: 25 December 2008 at 7:51pm

Yip, referral from your GP is needed - that way the paed can get results of all tests done etc. They are also the people to talk to about the eating issue - they may refer you to a feeding clinic at the local DHB run by dietician/speech therapist who specialise in paed feeding issues.

Good luck - it must be quite a worrying time for you.]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:51:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573587&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573587 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : Yeah i think they like to see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573570&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573570 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 23320
Posted: 25 December 2008 at 6:25pm

Yeah i think they like to see a letter first. While your at the Drs check to see how long the waiting list is usually as I was going to go private but was told private would take longer. ]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:25:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573570&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573570 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : I know here in Palmy they want...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573568&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573568 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 23320
Posted: 25 December 2008 at 6:17pm

I know here in Palmy they want the letter from the dr for the first visit and after that you can self refer.

]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:17:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573568&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573568 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : aww just wana send you a big hug...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573565&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573565 Author: james
Subject: 23320
Posted: 25 December 2008 at 5:33pm

aww just wana send you a big hug and hope you get your anwsers for your wee boy ]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:33:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573565&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573565 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : You can either ring and get an...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573515&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573515 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 23320
Posted: 24 December 2008 at 11:30pm

You can either ring and get an appointment yourself (this can make the process quicker) or get your doctor to refer you.

As for the eating issues. The bloated tummy is a fairly good sign something is going on. Have you tried cutting wheat out of his diet to try and eliminate if it is that?
Samantha is very obviously intolerant to dairy. If she eats it she gets so bloated she seriously looks like one of the kids on the CCF commercials. She then stops eating and is soooo grouchy!!!   She was tested, but isn't allergic to dairy so it didn't show up.    Since removing dairy she is so much happier and not bloated - although she still eats bugger all.

Fingers crossed you can get everything sorted soon. Hugs to Lucas ]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:30:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573515&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573515 <![CDATA[Going private for a Paed-Q’s? : Just wondering if I go and fork...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573510&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573510 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 23320
Posted: 24 December 2008 at 11:13pm

Just wondering if I go and fork out the money (haven't sorted medical insurance out YET ...have the forms, will try and wait until they are processed) ...can I just book in privately with a Paed or do I still need the referal from Dr first? How does it work?

We're STILL on a waiting list for his boy bits, public waiting lists SUCK ...been on it for just over 6 months now, but the issue I want to get him seen to about is a diff one altogether. One that the Doc can't seem to give an answer for, im pretty sure if I voice my concerns again he won't have any problem referring us on ....but if i don't need to go through him I wont bother iykwim?

TIA

PS. Would a Paed be the ideal person we need to see regarding eating issues? Lucas is STILL incredibly fussy, but he's lost a large amount of weight recently due to the picky eating/some days refusing to eat at all ...can see his ribs quite easily and some times his tummy bloats up like theres no tomorrow, im actually wondering if he's got a wheat/gluten intolerance on top of whatever else is causing him not to eat. We had tests done with the Dr about 2 months ago, they came back clear so I left it at that but now its just getting beyond ridiculous and my once chubba boy is now fading away ]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:13:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23320&PID=573510&title=going-private-for-a-paedqs#573510