Ask the Family Doctor - by Robert D Lesslie & Robert M Alexander (Paperback)

About the Book

Get practical and accurate advice on everything from common childhood health issues to potential emergencies. Put 80 years of combined medical expertise to work for you and your family and experience greater peace of mind when situations arise.

Book Synopsis

Get the Medical Info Your Family Needs When You Need It Most

What do you do when you have a medical question regarding your children? Searching for answers online can be hit or miss. And can you trust the information you're reading?

With over 80 combined years of experience, doctors Robert Lesslie and Robert Alexander have been helping parents take good care of their kids for decades. Now, they want to share their expertise with your family.

From common or controversial health issues to potential urgencies or emergencies, get practical and accurate advice at your fingertips to questions like these:

Is my baby developing normally?

What qualifies as a fever and what should I do about it?

My one-year old isn't walking yet. When should I worry and what should I do?

What should I look for if I think my teenager has an eating disorder?

Do immunizations pose a danger to my children?

Perfect for new parents or as an additional resource for a growing family, this go-to guide will provide you with peace of mind when medical situations arise.

About the Author

Bestselling author Dr. Robert Lesslie is a physician with more than 30 years experience in fast-paced, intense ER environments. He is now the co-owner and medical director of two urgent-care facilities. He has written many books, including Angels in the ER (over 200,000 copies sold), as well as newspaper and magazine columns and human-interest stories. He and his wife, Barbara, live in South Carolina.

Robert Alexander has been a full-time practicing pediatrician since 1982 and has served as Chief of the medical staff at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He has also served on the Bioethics Committee of the South Carolina Medical Association and speaks regularly on the subject. Robert and his wife, Jeanie, have three adult sons and eight grandchildren.