Guest guest Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I am aware that a child of a patient (very small 6 years old) may be being abused by the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent is my patient and brought this child in when coming for a visit. I am NOT the physician for this child or for the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent states that the custodial parent does not love the child and is using this child to "get" at my patient. This custodial parent appears to have arranged for "accidents" to happen to this child. Most recently a 30 inch TV fell on the child hurting the neck. I am told the judge in the case is on the side of the custodial parent and things will not change. Do I have either a responsibility here or a reasonable option to take action and it so, what? I also feel it's important for me to not risk my license in this process. Joan Schultze, DC (503) 636-6186 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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