Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

Poor Judgement from Son's Doctor

My adopted son had started to go

through psychological therapy (he

was a neglected child, is ADHD, and

his mother and I are now going

through a divorce). My wife didn't

really want him to go to therapy, but

did so begrudgingly. His therapist said

he has many issues of trust and loss.

During a visit to his pediatrician, she

stated, in front of my son, that

therapy wasn't going to do him any

good and pointed out the reasons she

didn't think he should go.

It was already a struggle to get him

to go, but now that his pediatrician

has told him he doesn't need to go,

I'm really having trouble getting him

to cooperate.

My question is: Is his pediatrician's

poor judgement in telling him he

didn't need therapy interfering with

his mental health? Also, wasn't his pediatrician giving advice outside of

her area?


Asked on 6/20/08, 4:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Poor Judgement from Son's Doctor

I am not knowledgeable enough to agree to poor judgment by the pediatrician.

Also, it probably was not outside of her area, since being a pediatrician could certainly some knowledge of psychological problems.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 4:24 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Poor Judgement from Son's Doctor

This is definitely an issue your divorce attorney should consider bringing to the court's attention, i.e. your child's mental health.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 6:54 pm
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Poor Judgement from Son's Doctor

Yes. It was poor judgment.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 10:50 pm


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