Frequently Asked Questions
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Does my child need a physician referral to make an appointment?Show
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Families may “self-refer” to the to the Pancreas Care Center—a physician referral is not necessary. However, we do like to be in communication with your child’s pediatrician or pediatric gastroenterologist, if possible, so they are able to provide continuity of care.
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How should I prepare for our first visit?Show
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Our nurses and social workers will take care of many of the arrangements related to your visit. This may include requesting test results from your child’s doctor and helping you find lodging during your stay. We encourage you to write down a list of questions for our medical team and to plan on arriving 30 minutes early for your child’s first appointment.
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Do you have resources for out-of-state patients?Show
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Plan Your Visit: To ensure your family’s time with us is as stress-free and comfortable as possible, Cincinnati Children’s offers Concierge Services to help you plan travel details. Find out how we can help before and during your visit.
Prepare for Your Overnight Stay: Cincinnati Children’s takes many steps to make this time comfortable for your entire family. Get resources to prepare for your stay.
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Where can I find information about health insurance plans you accept?Show
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Cincinnati Children’s strives to accept a wide variety of health plans. Learn more about our accepted coverage plans, including commercial insurance plans, marketplace exchange plans and Medicaid plans.
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Does Cincinnati Children’s offer financial assistance?Show
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We are committed to providing healthcare for children, regardless of family income. Learn more about our financial assistance programs and find out if you qualify.
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Can you help manage my child’s pain?Show
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Yes. Our team includes pediatric pain specialists and pain psychologists. They will work with you, your child and the rest of the team to identify focused therapies that can help reduce your child’s pain and minimize the use of narcotics.
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Does your center offer genetic testing for my other family members?Show
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Yes. We can perform genetic testing that may help identify the genetic cause of your child’s pancreatitis. Also, our genetic counselor is available to discuss testing options, review results and answer questions before and after testing.
In addition, if a genetic cause is identified, we can test family members who are experiencing similar symptoms or perhaps no symptoms at all. This testing can provide helpful information that may identify a genetic cause or increased risk of developing pancreatitis. Be sure to ask your nurse about genetic testing and genetic counseling before your first appointment.