In a message dated 11/18/02 3:34:09 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>I just got off the phone with a mother who took her
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>baby for her 2 week check up.  BW 7# 8oz. and wt today
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>8# 3 oz.  .  .  .  Not gassy, not
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>fussy.  Ped take a stool sample and tells mom that her
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>milk has too much lactose and to start using soy
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>formula, at least every other feeding!  Then schedules
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>next check up for 2 months!

This is a violation of standard of care and should be reported and pursued.
I'm sure that any of the physicians on the list will be happy to write a
letter in support of filing a complaint against these incompetents.

Jay Gordon

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