Re: New to list....hello!

June 7, 2002

Hi Kerri & welcome to our group!

We're happy to have you with us. I really am very surprised to read

of so many patient's primary dr telling parents not to worry, then if

you see a different Dr. in the same practice, he or she is

immediately concerns. Strange isn't it? I am happy though that your

2nd Dr. addressed your concerns & has referred you to a specialist.

Do you have an appt with the specialist yet? Have you attempted

repositioning to keep her off her flat side?

I see you live near Chicago, you might also want to consider visiting

Cranial Technologies, mfg of the DOCband, for a free consultation of

's head. The people of Cranial Tech., are very well trained &

know what to look for with plagio babies. They would give you their

honest opinion and advice about 's head shape. The office in

Chicago is actually in Oak Brook, IL. The # if you'd ever be

interested in calling is toll free 866-368-8422. That's where I took

my daughter for her treatment, I can't say enough great things about

everyone there. You can check out their webpage at

www.cranialtech.net

To answer your questions, many parents have considered malpractice

lawsuit, but I've only heard of one case that was victorious for the

parents. I'll see if I can find you that link to the article on line

& give it to you.

Most of us in the group have gone with banding our children to treat

their plagio, myself included. Hopefully someone who has not will

reply to your post.

Again, welcome to our group! We look forward to getting to know you

& more

Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad

MI

> Hi everybody,

>

> Just wante to introduce myself and ask a couple questions. I'm

Kerri

> and live in a suburb of Chicago. My baby is 6-month old . She's

> had a flat head since 8 weeks, mostly back-left side and like many

of

> you, hasn't been treated yet because the doctor said not to worry

> about it. A new doctor who hasn't seen her before brought it up

> during her first visit with him. He suggested a specialist. So, it

> looks like we are at the very beginning of possible treatment. I'm

> hoping the specialist says postive things.

>

> I have a zilion questions of course, but I'm really curious about a

> couple of things:

>

> Do we have any grounds for a malpractice suit against the doctor

who

> kept telling us not to worry?

>

> Have any of you NOT sought treatment for your kids...did it indeed

> clear up on its own?

>

> Looking forward to hearing from you and exploring your site,

>

> Kerri

> Orland Park, IL

June 8, 2002

Hi Kerri, and welcome to the group!

It realy is discouraging to hear more parents are being told to wait

things out to see if their childs head improves on its own.

Thankfully that new doctor was aware enough of plagio to send you to

get a specialists advice. I hope they say positive things too!

Its hard to say whether or not you have grounds for a malpractice

suit against the original doctor. If you go to the 'Files' section

of our webpage, you will see a link called 'Lawsuit'. In this case,

the parents were awarded a very large sum of money because their

doctor didn't get the ball rolling as he should have. The difference

between your case, and the one I just mentioned is that time ran out

for these parents for a non-invasive procedure to work. Your

daughter, if she needs a band or helmet, is still at a wonderful age

to receive a great amount of correction. And I really think that is

something that you and anyone overseeing the malpractice suit will

have to take into consideration.

I think we have had a a few parents who have decided not to seek

treatment, I hope they will chime in here and tell you of their

experiences.

I'm wishin you and luck at the specialists appointment. Please

be sure to keep us posted!!

Niki

Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads)

Phila., PA