Office Policies & Forms
Office Policies & Forms
Office Visits & AppointmentsTelehealth
VisitsAfter-Hours
CareOffice & School FormsImmunizations
& AntibioticsRefills &
Referrals
VisitsAfter-Hours
CareOffice & School FormsImmunizations
& AntibioticsRefills &
Referrals
Office Visits & Appointments
Well-Child Exams
Well-child exams are a vital part of a child’s health care. These visits give us the opportunity to examine the child for overall health, growth, and development. We also discuss nutrition, sleep habits, and age-appropriate topics such as potty-training, dental care, and safety issues. Regular wellness visits allow us to detect and address health problems before they become serious, or in some cases prevent them entirely!
Newborns will have several visits in the first few weeks. Then, there are check-ups at two months, four months, and six months. After that, it’s every three months (9, 12, 15, 18 months), then starting at age two years, it’s once each year.
Many of the well-child visits in the first year of life include immunizations. These help to protect the child from some harmful and potentially life-threatening diseases.
We encourage parents to keep a list of questions they may have and bring the list to the visit.
Same-Day Sick Visits
We understand that children can become ill quickly and unexpectedly, which is why we reserve a portion of our daily appointment schedule for sick children.
Our Renton office is also open on weekends for sick children with urgent problems that cannot reasonably wait until regular office hours.
Late or Missed Appointments
Our providers strive to run on time and keep wait times as minimal as possible. We request that you arrive ten minutes before your scheduled appointment time. When arriving late to an appointment, we may still be able to see your child, but we reserve the right to ask you to reschedule.
Please give 24 hours’ notice when an appointment needs to be cancelled. Missed appointments are a cost to our practice, to you, and to patients who may have needed the time reserved for your appointment.
Travel Visits
We are able to do travel visits for international travel. Some medications or vaccines need to start well in advance of leaving, and also take time to order for you. Please plan to do this sort of visit at least a month before you depart and let us know some details about where you will be going. Insurance probably will not cover this sort of visit, so there will be a bill that needs to be paid at the time of service.
Sports Exams
Schools may require clearance for participation in sports. We can do those exams and fill out the paperwork for you—if you bring the forms, we can do this at your regular check-up. For some schools, there are dates on the forms that your school requires for the timing of the exam. Insurance may not cover this sort of visit, so there will be a bill to be paid at the time of service. If we have done the exam, but you are dropping of the forms to fill out later, please give us a few days to get them done.
Telehealth Visits
We are excited to offer Telehealth visits! Some issues can be managed with Telehealth, and others are better as an in-office visit. Please call our office to schedule an appointment, and if appropriate, we can schedule the visit that way.
- We will give you instructions for when and how to log in to the Telehealth website.
- You do not need to download any apps in advance. Please use Google Chrome or Firefox for your web browser.
- Your computer’s camera and audio must be enabled.
- Good lighting is helpful. Place the light in front of you and your child, rather than behind you.
- Please have your child’s recent weight and temperature.
- We may need to review any medications your child is using, and verify your preferred pharmacy.
Privacy Considerations
Please understand that while this software is HIPAA-compliant, by choosing to do a virtual visit, you are agreeing to electronic communication of you or your child’s health information through audio, video, and/or photo technology. While our software is secure, consider any privacy needs in your space as well.
Doxy.me
- We use software called Doxy.me for our telehealth visits. Use the links below when it's time for your appointment. Please use Google Chrome or Firefox.
- Edward Fisher, MD
- Daniel Friedman, MD
- Nicole Lauinger, MD
- Yass Moinpour, MD
- Rebecca Shwartz, MD
- Linda Wiseman, MD
If your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911.
After-Hours Care
Nights and Weekends
Kids do sometimes get ill at night or on weekends. We have nursing staff and doctors available by phone after-hours if you need us. Call our office for instructions about what to do when the office is closed.
We also have limited office hours on both Saturday and Sunday in our Renton location. Call for an appointment if needed.
Urgent Care
It is always preferable for your child to be seen in our office for a medical issue, rather than at a series of different urgent care clinics by providers who lack a relationship with your family.
However, there are times when going to urgent care or an emergency room is the right choice. If you are not sure, call us and we can help figure out where to get the care you need. Some facilities are just for kids, and others see kids and adults.
We work with the specialists at all the regional pediatric hospitals as well as a lot of local specialists if they are needed for follow up.
Office & School Forms
New Patient Forms
- In preparation for your first visit, please print the forms below and complete them prior to your arrival.
- New Patient Registration PacketDownload all new patient forms conveniently bundled into one PDF.
- Financial PolicyIncluded in New Patient Packet.
- Notice of Privacy Practices
Authorization Forms
- Complete these forms to permit information to be share information and give consent for certain vaccines.
- Authorization for Healthcare of a Minor
- Authorization to Release Medical Records
- Checklist for injectable flu vaccine
- Screening questionnaire for intranasal flu vaccine (Flumist)
Screenings
- These screening and assessment tools are used to help diagnose various conditions.
- ADHD Vanderbilt Assessment Scale (Parent)
- ADHD Vanderbilt Assessment Scale (Teacher)
- SCARED Anxiety Questionnaire
- Survey of Well-Being of Young Children
- PHQ-9 Depression Questionnaire
- M-CHAT Questionnaire
- CSBS DP Infant-Toddler Checklist
- ACT Asthma Control Test
School Forms
- Here are links to forms provided by local school districts.
- Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
- Renton School District: Medical
- WIAA Forms
- Kent School District: Physical Exam
- Kent School District: Allergies
- Kent School District: Asthma
- Kent School District: Medication
- Tahoma School District: Sports
- Auburn School District: Medication
Immunizations & Antibiotics
Immunizations save lives.
We believe that immunizing your child is one of the most important ways to keep them healthy, and that all children and young adults should receive all of the recommended vaccines according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Antibiotics must be used responsibly.
We strongly believe in the responsible use of antibiotics, and make every effort to prescribe them only when a bacterial infection is suspected. Antibiotics have no benefit against viral colds, and can cause important side effects. We also do not routinely prescribe antibiotics over the phone.
Refills & Referrals
Medication Refills
In order to provide your child with the best care, we do not want them to run out of needed medications. At the same time, medications often require adjustments in dosing, timing, and potency.
If you request a refill through your pharmacy, they will contact us if additional refills need to be authorized. Please make sure to allow 48 hours for us to process the request. We may also contact you to schedule a visit to discuss your child’s health and medications.
Medications used to treat allergies, asthma, attention, anxiety, or depression may be used on an ongoing basis. When these medications are being started or adjusted, we may need to see your child more frequently. If things are going well, then visits may be less often, but still on a regular basis.
Referrals
If you think your child would benefit from seeing a specialist, please call our office first. Our providers are experienced in treating a wide variety of medical and mental health disorders. Typically, if a specialist referral is needed, your child will need to be seen in our office first.
This allows us to:
- Determine what the issue is and how to best help
- Exchange necessary information with a specialist
- Provide your insurance company with the information they need to authorize coverage ahead of time