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"We're all a little flawed."

My five year old has what looks alot like the infamous pandemic flu of 2009. He also has a tendency to wheezing when he gets any kind of cold or congestion. We had an early morning visit to our pediatrician of almost twenty years (yes, my five year old has a sister who is nearly 20). This pediatrician has seen my children through their sickest, scariest, and darkest of times. Despite moving 45 minutes away from his office at one point, I commuted for his care because of the quality of his care and respectful relationship we have nurtured. I know our doc is among the best at what he does. I also believe he cares for my children and even for me. He has also never hidden his humanity. This morning when I dropped off the script our doc wrote for my five year old the pharmacy tech said, "He [our pediatrician] wrote the wrong dosage. I'm sorry but I will have to call his office before we can fill this." The CVS pharmacy tech phoned the office. The doc's nurse confirmed wh...