[sfvcca] Re: Abused patient
- From: Dale Fernandez <dalefernandez@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 23:07:35 -0700
Hi,
Anytime someone is in immediate danger of life or bodily harm, it is
appropriate to contact the authorities. A patient of mine was affiliated with
LAPD's D.A.R.T program.
If you believe she needs continued resources to protect herself from her pimp,
this program can help the victim by assigning an advocate to help her through
the process.
http://www.lapdonline.org/get_informed/content_basic_view/8893
I have forwarded your message to Linda Coltrin, the CCA district liaison, to
give you more information on your obligations as a health physician in
reporting such cases.
Dr. A. Dale Fernandez
Treasurer
San Fernando Valley District of the
California Chiropractic Association
http://www.ccamembers.com/
Dr. Fernandez's practice information:
BACK TO WELLNESS
Tel:(818) 985-2559
Fax: (818) 985-4459
www.backtowellnesscenter.com
On Aug 8, 2014, at 10:57 PM, Margaret Perez (Redacted sender
"drmargaretperez@xxxxxxxxx" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Have her contact Haven Hills in Canoga Park. It's a domestic violence
> shelter. They may be able to help
>
>
> On Friday, August 8, 2014 8:25 PM, Helle Leap <helle@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> I need a little help here.
>
> An existing patient of mine (Alex) brought in a new patient today. It was a
> 19 year old women (Pat) who she had just met (found) last night. Pat told me
> that she had been abused by her "pimp" (her own words). She had signs of
> abuse. Black eye, swollen face, swollen ribs, bruised lumbar and cervical
> spine.
> Alex had taken her to the hospital lat night where Pat was examined and
> prescribed meds since she had a UTI. They both told me that a police report
> was made but that no one seemed very interested since she has no health
> insurance.
> I saw her paperwork from the hospital and the prescription. I didn't see a
> police report.
> Alex told me that she would take Pat to her house where she will stay for a
> while.
> While they were in my office her "pimp" was calling Pat's cell phone. She
> didn't answer it.
>
> What are my obligations?
> Do I have to notify the police?
>
> I appreciate your help.
> Helle Leap, D.C.
>
>
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