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What to do if parents refuse to take you to the doctor?
If your parent doesn’t want to go with you to the doctor (Tip 1) and doesn’t want to find a new doctor (Tip 2), ask if they’d be willing to go with another family member, or friend, to the doctor. If your parent agrees to this, don’t stop there. Ask them to name the person they’re willing to go with.
How do I ask my mom to take me to the doctor?
You need to appeal to an adult that can either convince your mother or take you to the doctor. Under the law a parent is totally responsible for your shelter, food, medical, otherwise known as “Necessaries”.
Can parents refuse treatment for child?
They’re the fifth set of parents from the church to face criminal charges over the past nine years for failing to seek medical care for their children, according to The Washington Post. In the United States, adults can refuse any medical care, as long as they’re competent to make their own decisions.
Which parent makes medical decisions?
custodial parent
Joint legal custody means that both parents can make medical decisions regarding the child’s medical care. The custodial parent who is with the child that day makes emergency medical decision. For a non-emergency medical appointment, both parents will consult each other.
What should I do if my doctor won’t help me?
If the doctor won’t help you, which is highly unlikely, then go to the Police department nearest you and tell your story. I’ll bet you won’t ever be neglected in that way again. As a fallback, be sure to let your neighbors know what is going on. A good neighbor can be an abused child’s best friend.
What should I do if my mother denied my medical needs?
If you are old enough then go yourself to any medical clinic, explain to them your situation and they will help you. Ask them to stay confidential as it is illigal for your mother to deny your medical needs and concerns and you could be placed in a foster care situation temporaraly due to the neglect of your medical needs….
What should I do if my child is being neglected?
Failing that, the school comes into play or a neighbor or a family friend. So, go to the doctor and tell the doctor what happened. If the doctor won’t help you, which is highly unlikely, then go to the Police department nearest you and tell your story. I’ll bet you won’t ever be neglected in that way again.
What would have happened if the school nurse called my Friend’s mother?
If my friend’s mother had received a call from the school nurse saying that their child needed medical attention, the mother would most likely have taken him to the doctor immediately. If not, then the school nurse could have reported her to Child Protective Services. Either way, my friend’s hand would have been repaired.
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