@article{ref1,
title="Immigration reporting laws: ethical dilemmas in pediatric practice",
journal="American journal of public health",
year="1998",
author="Geltman, P. L. and Meyers, A. F.",
volume="88",
number="6",
pages="967-968",
abstract="Objectives. This study assessed the potential impact of immigration reporting requirements on pediatricians' referrals to child protective services.Methods.A random sample of 200 Massachusetts pediatricians were surveyed. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were performed.Results.Asked whether potential deportation of the family would cause them to question or alter a decision to refer, 50% of the respondents said yes.Conclusions.Pediatricians, as mandated reporters of child abuse, will face ethical dilemmas if laws requiring reporting of immigration status are enacted. (Am J Public Health. 1998;88:967-968)<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0090-0036",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}