2025-01-09 16:22:54
Pennsylvania law mandates doctors report any suspected cases of abuse [Link] Irregardless, medical providers routinely ask such questions as children regularly do not tell parents things and don't want to wich may affect their care. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(53-7-85) Author
2025-01-09 17:17:47
We are indeed required to report abuse if we see it. We are NOT required to question and search for it. That doctor was out of line. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(56-1-84) Author
2025-01-09 19:09:13
It’s a fairly common practice for medical professionals to speak to minor patients privately. This is sometimes done to ensure that a child feels safe at home and isn’t being abused or mistreated, or to allow the patient to share sensitive medical info in confidence. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(125-0-66) Author
2025-01-10 16:04:21
This post describes a precautionary measure used by physicians with minors of school age if abuse is suspected, OR, to share sensitive health information in confidence and privacy. Some hospitals/doctors do it for all verbal children regardless of suspicion. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(75-0-24) Author
2025-01-10 18:16:08
The doctor here is doing a common practice meant to screen for potential abuse. Something needed since 93% of juvenile sexual assaults are done to them by someone they know according to RAINN. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(107-1-34) Author
2025-01-11 17:18:16
NNN. The writer is expressing her opinion about the potential harm done by male doctors alone with young, vulnerable patients. Contrary opinions about the relative harm vs benefits of abuse screening belong in the comments. "2 deep adult" is a common way to prevent abuse: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-1-1) Author
2025-01-12 04:02:50
It's standard procedure to ask a parent to step out to assess a child for abuse, neglect, or if information is needed that the child appears to be withholding. Physicians always do this with a female RN or medic present.It's viewed as a red flag if a parent refuses. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-7) Author