Dear Colleagues:

For the past year I have been innundated with calls from patients all over
the US concerning breastfeeding and medications.  Normally I return all
calls,  but this is getting out of hand.  It is not comfortable nor
professional for me to become an intermediate between a patient and their
doctor.

I really enjoy taking calls from lactation consultants, physicians and
other health care professionals... that's my job.  I'm always here for you,
but I would like to ask that you not refer patients directly to me.  Call
me yourself,  but let me keep some distance from the patient.

Thanks

Tom Hale