For Our OB Patients
Your First Visit … Welcome!
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If you are a new OB patient to All About Women of Christiana Care, Inc., welcome! We are pleased you've selected our office for your medical care. Our doctors, nurses and staff are looking forward to providing you with a positive experience.
What You Need to Bring on Your First Visit
To make your transition to your new doctor as smooth as possible, we suggest you bring a few things with you on your first visit:
1. A
Completed OB Patient History
You can find a printable, downloadable version by clicking here.
By printing this form from your computer, you can complete it at your
leisure before your first visit.
2. A Completed HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practices
You can find a printable, downloadable version by clicking
here. By printing this form from your computer, you can complete it
at your leisure before your first visit.
3. A Completed Patient Information Sheet
You can
find a printable, downloadable version by clicking
here. By printing this form from your computer, you can complete it
at your leisure before your first visit.
4. Your
Current Insurance Card
Please bring your insurance card with you on your first visit and keep
us informed of any changes in your coverage. We will assist you in preparation
of insurance claims for obstetrical and surgical services. We will need
to make a copy of your original card for future visits.
5. Your Insurance Provider's Preferred Lab
As you progress through your pregnancy, we may need to order lab work.
Having the name and number of the lab your insurance company uses will
make things go smoothly down the line.
6. Your Preferred Pharmacy
As you progress through your pregnancy, we may need to write a prescription
for you. Having the name and number of your preferred pharmacy will ensure
a quick turnaround for your prescriptions.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
It is very important to complete all of the forms prior to your first visit. If you do not have time to complete the downloadable forms, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. It is also important to bring your current insurance information. If we cannot make a copy of your current insurance card, we will have to reschedule your appointment.
Even if this is not your first pregnancy, your first prenatal visit with one of our OB counseling nurses is still very important. It is during this meeting that we gather pertinent background information to save you time on your future prenatal visits as well as to order necessary tests based on your background information.
On your first visit, you will speak with one of our OB counseling nurses, Teddie or Mary. This is an exciting visit, introducing you to our office and allowing us the opportunity to learn about you and your expectations during your pregnancy. We'll also give you an idea of your due date and will provide you with lots of interesting material to make your pregnancy go as smoothly as possible. You will receive: diet information, hospital policies, and as many free samples as we can get our hands on. This appointment runs about one hour in length.
Your OB counseling visit is scheduled 7-8 weeks into your pregnancy. Your first prenatal visit with your doctor is scheduled for around week 10.
Our Responsibilities to You
- Provide
high quality obstetrical care in a caring, comforting and attentive
atmosphere.
- Communicate
with you openly about your pregnancy, including recommending additional
testing or laboratory work that will help us in providing you the highest
quality care.
- Listen to
your desires for your care and accommodate your wishes to the extent
possible.
- Return your
phone calls within 48 hours.
- Augment
the education provided by Child Birth Education Classes regarding what
to expect during pregnancy and at the time of delivery.
- Let you know if we are running behind schedule. Each patient's circumstance is different. When you are with one of our doctors, please be assured that you have her undivided attention. However, sometimes this attentiveness puts the doctor behind schedule.
Your Responsibilities to Us
- Complete all your and the baby's father's prenatal testing and laboratory work prior to your second doctor visit. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMPLETE THIS LABORATORY TESTING IN A TIMELY MANNER, NO MATER HOW MANY TIMES YOU HAVE BEEN PREGNANT BEFORE. All About Women of Christiana Care, Inc. reserves the right to postpone your doctor visit or discontinue your care if you fail to comply with this request.
- Know if
your insurance company requires a referral or other pre-authorization
before we can provide care. Obtain any necessary referrals/authorizations
before your visit.
- When scheduling
an appointment, tell us if you have specific problems to discuss or
if you need to leave by a certain time. That way, we can allow enough
time for your appointment.
- Be flexible
regarding which practitioner you see during your routine OB visits.
We would like each patient to see all six of our practitioners at least
once during her prenatal care. Please note that our nurse practitioner,
Dina Anderson, is here four days a week and therefore it is often easier
to get a more convenient appointment time with her. In addition, because
she does not see problem visits or provide hospital care, she usually
runs closer to schedule.
- Arrive 15
minutes before your appointment time if you are a new patient or have
any change in information (e.g. new insurance, change of address)
- Try to bring
your spouse/significant other and not to bring children to your pre-natal
counseling visit with the nurse.
- Call if you are going to be late for an appointment. Understand that if you are more than 10 minutes late, we may have to reschedule your appointment. You will be seen in order of when your appointment was scheduled, not by when you arrived. Some doctors may see patients faster than others. If a patient arrives after you, and is called first, it is because she is being seen by another provider.
Do You Keep Thinking of More Questions?
That's OK! These new body changes during pregnancy and nursing can be very confusing. At All About Women, we understand! If you find that our links and searching the Internet haven't answered all of your questions, keep a notebook and write your questions in it. On your next obstetrical visit, bring your notebook and ask your doctor, or contact our office for a nurse to respond in a timely manner. We're happy to make you as comfortable as possible during your pregnancy.
All About Women of Christiana Care, Inc.
4735 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 2300
Newark, DE 19713
FAX (302) 633-6508
PHONE (302) 224-8400