[sfvcca] Re: Abused patient
- From: Seth Goldstein <backbiz@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 23:11:51 -0700
Excellent advice Call the LAPD immediately. Seth Goldstein
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> On Aug 8, 2014, at 11:07 PM, Dale Fernandez <dalefernandez@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> 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/
>
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> Dr. Fernandez's practice information:
> BACK TO WELLNESS
> Tel:(818) 985-2559
> Fax: (818) 985-4459
> www.backtowellnesscenter.com
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>> 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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