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06-26-2004, 05:23 AM
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| Report gun shot wound? I need help with this problem immediately. Late last night one of my neighbors knocked on my door repeatedly until I answered. They said they had an emergency. Could I look at someone who had a wound. I did. The wound was a bullet wound. The guy said he got it dealing drugs in another state. I told him I couldn't help--he needed to go to an emergency room. Am I required by law to report this? I am afraid to and afraid not to. Who should I talk to? |
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06-26-2004, 05:31 AM
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| Registered User  Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas
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| Re: Report gun shot wound? If you are a mandatory reporter, Yes! You can loose your license if you do not report. Mandatory reporter- any body in the medical field, law enforcement, social work services yada yada yada. |
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06-26-2004, 11:59 AM
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Mood:     | Re: Report gun shot wound? [ QUOTE ] Late last night one of my neighbors knocked on my door repeatedly until I answered. They said they had an emergency. Could I look at someone who had a wound. I did. The wound was a bullet wound. The guy said he got it dealing drugs [/ QUOTE ] report it, and then move! |
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06-26-2004, 11:49 PM
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| Re: Report gun shot wound? I agree with shortbus. You have to CYA all the way. That sucks. Good luck! |
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