TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - Immigration reporting laws: ethical dilemmas in pediatric practice
JO  - American journal of public health
A1  - Geltman, P. L.
A1  - Meyers, A. F.
SP  - 967
EP  - 968
VL  - 88
IS  - 6
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0090-0036
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -