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Please watch this brief video to prepare for your upcoming Well Visit at CPCMG.
What topics are covered during a Well Visit?
These visits are designed for families to learn about how their child is progressing with growth, development, and behavior, and to review ways to stay safe and healthy including administering routine vaccinations.
CPCMG patients, families, and clinicians have developed a PACT that outlines our commitments to one another, and what we can expect of each other, as we partner together to care for your child’s health. Please click here to learn more.
What topics are NOT covered during a Well Visit?
Due to the many topics covered during a Well Visit, there is not enough time during these visits to discuss chronic conditions, current illnesses, or complex behavior challenges. A list of all concerns will be created during your child's Well Visit and a follow-up appointment will be scheduled to address items in a timely fashion.
What happens if my child is sick or I have concerns to discuss during a Well Visit?
We always address any concerns that pose an immediate risk to your child's health. When non-urgent topics arise that cannot be covered at a Well Visit, the health care team will help you schedule a follow-up visit to occur in a timely manner. When health conditions that are not typically considered part of these visits ARE addressed at a Well Visit, you may be responsible for the cost of those services not covered by your health plan.
Who should attend the visit?
The patient and at least one parent or caregiver must be present at the visit for children and teens less than 18 years old.
What should I bring?
If you have important records from another health care institution or doctor that you did not already send to us, please bring these or upload them to your child's health record via MyChart. Also, please bring any paper vaccine records that you want to be updated. Please note that almost all schools accept the vaccine record that you can print from MyChart.
Do I need a MyChart account?
We request that you have a MyChart account (and a separate "Teen" account for children 12 years and older). Logging on before a Well Visit allows you to complete pre-visit questionnaires, verify insurance, and update medications and allergies, which saves a lot of time during the check-in process. Please call your CPCMG office to sign up if you don't have an account.
How do I complete pre-visit questionnaires?
Questionnaires are available on MyChart on a computer web browser and the MyChart mobile phone application 7 days before your visit. You will find questionnaires in the MyChart menu.
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How can I make the check-in process easier?
EZ Arrival is available on MyChart a few days before your visit. Please access this activity to update allergies and medications, confirm health insurance, and submit any required copay, saving time when you arrive for the visit. You should also finish any incomplete questionnaires.
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When should I arrive?
If you complete EZ Arrival and all questionnaires on the MyChart website or My Chart mobile application prior to arriving at our office, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete check-in. If you are unable to complete these tasks before arrival, we ask that you arrive 30 minutes before the appointment to complete them.
Will I have access to notes written by the pediatrician or Advanced Practice Provider after the visit?
Yes. However, due to federal and state privacy laws, visit notes are only available to parents and legal guardians for children less than 12 years old. In the VISITS section of MyChart, find your recent visit and select View Notes or View After Visit Summary. Click here to see the After Visit Summaries for each age.
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When should I schedule the next Well Visit?
Children need Well Visits at the following ages:
3-5 days
3 weeks
2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
12 months - The 12-month visit must occur on or after the 1st birthday, due to school/childcare and vaccine requirements.
15 months
18 months
2 years
2.5 years
Once per year starting at 3 years old - The 4-year visit must occur on or after the 4th birthday, due to school/childcare and vaccine requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Well Visits
What is the purpose of a Well Visit if my child is healthy?
At each Well Visit, we measure height and weight, measure vital signs, and start to screen for hearing or vision difficulties. We monitor developmental milestones to make sure there are no delays requiring early intervention. As kids get older, we also help reinforce the safety rules and habits you are already working on at home, like the importance of a good night’s sleep, healthy dental habits, and wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle. Your child’s clinician is your partner in keeping your child healthy and can help identify any issues that would benefit from education or counseling.
What topics are reviewed and discussed?
*Some testing and condition screening, while considered to be routine, may incur a separate financial charge for those with high insurance deductibles or PPO plans.
What topics are NOT included in a typical Well Visit?
Due to the many topics covered during the Well Visit, there is not enough time to cover clinical issues such as chronic conditions, current illnesses, and complex behavioral/mental health challenges. On an exception basis, a clinical issue not considered to be part of the Well Visit may be addressed during the appointment. There should not be an expectation that this will happen routinely. Follow up visits can and will be arranged throughout the year to address clinical issues that require greater attention. Please know that any clinical issues discussed that are outside the scope of the Well Visit may incur a separate and additional financial charge from your medical insurance plan.
What immunizations will my child receive?
CPCMG has a standard vaccine schedule that follows the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for childhood immunizations. Your pediatrician or advanced practice provider (APP) will answer any vaccine-related questions and ensure that you are given up-to-date and accurate information about the recommendations. Please be sure to bring your child’s immunization card with you to each Well Visit if you want it updated.
Will there be time to discuss my specific concerns during a Well Visit?
Yes, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns. Please know that Well Visits are intended to screen for problems that may need further follow-up. We may need a separate visit to devote the required time to more complex issues such as anxiety, headaches, or other chronic concerns.
What should I do before arriving for the visit?
Complete all electronic Well Visit questionnaires via MyChart in advance of the appointment. Note: you may arrive 15 minutes prior, instead of our standard 30 minutes prior, if you have completed all of the pre-visit questionnaires.
Complete the EZ Arrival check-in process in advance of the appointment. This allows you to update allergies and medications, confirm health insurance and submit any required copay (if applicable) in advance of the appointment. Note: this step is separate from the electronic Well Visit questionnaire requirement above.
Expect that your child will be fully undressed or gowned/draped during the Well Visit appointment.
Identify the top 3 areas of concern (if applicable) and relay them to the medical assistant during the rooming process (if not already entered in the Well Visit questionnaire section above).
Bring any forms/letters that require completion, understanding that they may not be able to be completed on the same day of the Well Visit appointment.
Please also bring your child’s immunization record.
Why are the questionnaires so long?
We want to make sure that each area of your child’s life is going well. This includes conditions beyond their physical health, including behavioral and mental health concerns, the safety of the home environment, and social media use. As partners in keeping your kids healthy, we will reinforce the messages that parents typically provide to their children.
What should I bring to the visit?
Please bring any school, camp, or sports forms. Also, please bring your child's immunization record if you want it updated.
Will any labs or studies be ordered?
At certain ages, we perform in-office blood tests for anemia, high cholesterol, and lead toxicity. Your child’s clinician will talk with you about what tests may be needed and the reasons for ordering them.
Will I have access to chart notes after the visit?
Most Well Visit and sick visit notes for children under 12 years old are shared with parents and legal guardians on MyChart.
How will I know when to follow up after a Well Visit?
Your clinician will let you know when your child needs another visit. For the first 3 years of life, children are seen for well visits frequently (every 2-6 months depending on the age). Your child’s clinician may want to see your child again at a separate visit for a follow up of a problem discovered at the Well Visit. For example, if your child had a high blood pressure reading, failed a hearing screen, or did not grow as expected, there may be another visit needed before the next regularly scheduled Well Visit.
Where can I find reliable information about children’s health?
HealthHub.cpcmg.net has a wealth of information on children’s health, including:
AI-powered search! For example, try searching “Where can I find an occupational therapist who treats patients with autism and accepts United Healthcare insurance?”
Special Populations (Diversity, LGBTQ+, and Differently Abled Persons)
Physical Health including
Skin Conditions with pictures
And much more!