I work in a large pediatric practice.  My appointments are scheduled for
60 minutes and that is barely enough time.  When i'm not heavily booked
I usually take up to 90 minutes.  Our practice is computerized so I can
do all of the charting in the room while visiting with the family.
However I sometimes find that to really connect with the family you have
to get your head out of your record keeping and just visit.  Then I need
to spend another 10-15 minutes finishing my progress note and recreating
our visit. This can put me behind, or keep me late at the end of the day
if I have several visits to finish up.  I just work mornings, five days
per week and am scheduled to see 4 babies per day.  I don't think I
could keep up that pace for the whole day.  The LC that started this
thread with the practice wanting the slots to be 45 minutes-wow! I would
have to have nurse support to gather vitals and history before I came in
the room and started my 45 minutes to make that work.

 
Melissa Folsom, MPA, IBCLC, LCCE
Complete Children's Health
3901 Pine Lake Road, Suite 201
Lincoln, NE 68516
 

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