[sfvcca] Re: Abused patient
- From: Helle Leap <helle@xxxxxxxx>
- To: sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:29:57 -0700
Thanks for all the reply's.
As a FYI: I contacted the State Board and they stated the following:
Thank you for contacting the Board of Chiropractic Examiners regarding your
patient. Penal Code section 11160 requires you, as a health care
professional, to report any known or suspected suspicious injuries:
· Suspicious injury includes any wound or other physical injury that
either was:
- Inflicted by the injured person’s own act or by another where the
injury is by means of a firearm, or;
- Is suspected to be the result of assaultive or abusive conduct
inflicted upon the injured person
· Report suspicious injuries to your local law enforcement agency
by telephone immediately, or as soon as practically possible;
· Submit the required completed written report to your local law
enforcement agency within two working days of discovering a suspicious
injury;
When I called the police they said that they would only make a report if
the abuse was sexual or of a minor.
On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 11:11 PM, Seth Goldstein <backbiz@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Excellent advice Call the LAPD immediately. Seth Goldstein
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> Sent from my iPhone
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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
>
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> 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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Dr. Helle Leap
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