Ethical Lapses in Pediatrics Can Lead to Unjustified Custody Loss: The “Take Care of Maya” Case Is a Good Time for Reflection on Laws and Practices
Adapted and including significant excerpts from Zimmerman, A. “Our System for Reporting Child Abuse is Unethical” Hastings Center Forum, September 29, 2023. “Take Care of Maya” documents the tragic circumstances of powerful child abuse pediatrician Sally Smith and social worker Cathi Bedy, who, with doctors and the infrastructure of the Department of Children and Families…