<< Date:    Mon, 4 Dec 2000 08:52:16 -0600
 From:    Barbara Wilson-Clay <[log in to unmask]>
 Subject: Communication with doctors

 Re:  the doctor who wants mom to wean for febrile illness.  There is so much
 literature that addresses this.  I wouldn't confront the doctor as in:  You
 are making a mistake.  I would copy a few salient refs from respectable
 MEDICAL resources (not breastfeeding books -- except for those written by
 doctors) and fax over with a brief note saying:

  Dear Dr. X, Having a very narrow specialization allows me the luxury of
 being pretty familiar with the lactation literature.  I realize we are
 having a divergence of opinion over the safety of breastfeeding while mom is
 ill, but I wanted to let you take a look at the references upon which I've
 been basing my opinion.  Let me know what you think?
 Best Regards, Lucy LC.

 If you've chosen some good refs, it will be difficult to ignore them, and
 this wording is cordial, not insulting, and allows for dialog.  Which is how
 you invite people to receive your new information most effectively.


 Barbara Wilson-Clay BSEd, IBCLC
 Austin Lactation Associates
 http://www.lactnews.com

this is excellant!  May I use this when the need arises?  (or close
facimile?)  Especially your first sentence, such a non-threatening way to
phrase it!

Barbara Latterner

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