Healthcare Professionals

Referring physicians can play an instrumental role in helping patients' families prepare for appointments at Cincinnati Children's. Here are some helpful hints for physicians when helping patients. The well-prepared family will bring to the appointment:

• A summary from the referring physician
• Laboratory or other test results
• X-rays
• Growth records
• Immunization records
• A list of questions for the Cincinnati Children's physician
• Required insurance referrals
• Pre-authorization from the insurance company
• Insurance cards
• The child's and parent's social security numbers
• Legal documentation of guardianship
• Enough diapers, bottles and other supplies to last a few hours, if the patient is a youngster
• A stroller if needed
• Snacks and drinks if needed
• Overnight supplies if the family is traveling from out of town 

To meet the special needs of patients referred to Cincinnati Children's, we can, upon request:

• Check to see if the patient's insurance plan will cover the visit (call 513-636-2273)
• Assist the family in locating overnight accommodations (call 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-5009)
• Arrange for an interpreter / translator (call 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-5009) during regular business hours. For urgent needs after hours when you need an interpreter to talk with a family and connect them with an on call specialist, please call 1-800-344-2462 and ask to be patched through to Pacific, our contracted telephone interpreter service.

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