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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mandated reporters are mandated by law to report [b]any level of suspicion, not to use their discretion to decide whether it is likely a real problem.
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For those that are licensed, they can lose that license if they approach it as you recommend. Honestly, I don't blame them for not holding your advice above the law, especially with a license at risk.[/quote]

Totally untrue. Suppose the child has osteogenesis imperfecta in their medical records, and shows up with a fracture.  Should the RN then report to CPS because that's "any level of suspicion"? Or should she use her discretion and realize "hmm, there's a medical condition in the records that causes fractures. Let's wait to consult with the doctor to verify that this fracture is consistent with the disease."  You're being absurd, and until health care professionals actually start getting sue and losing their licenses for this behavior, it won't change. The fact is, it's more comfortable **for the reporter** to have a hair-trigger response and disclaim all responsibility of actually assessing the facts.  This is how innocent people end up with their children taken away from them.  [/quote]

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