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In reply to the discussion: Mom of Sick Connecticut Teen 'Collapses' in Court After Judge Sends Kid to Foster Care [View all]magical thyme
(14,881 posts)The sources I've quoted are MSM, mostly Boston Globe and Boston.com, along with local outlets.
I never said that hospital witnesses to possible child abuse should not report it.
What I said is they need to diagnose properly first. And to diagnose properly, you get a full medical history on the patient. And where there is a prior diagnosis and has been ongoing treatment, you do not disregard that without first fully reviewing it.
And secondly, accusing parents of "medical abuse" for following their doctors instructions is outrageous.
And the implications are staggering. Children's refused to allow Justina's parents to get a second opinion. The implications of that are staggering. The parents had 2 different diagnoses from 2 different sets of doctors. Personally, I would consider Dr. Korson, with a few decades of experience, as the more qualified than a 7 month resident. But they were denied their right to choose their qualified professional.
And yes, I consider the implications of that staggering.
At this point, given you obvious ignorance of what constitutes appropriate diagnostic criteria, I really have nothing further to add. Frankly I have better things to do with my time.