American Journal of Public Health
Volume 88, Issue 6, 1998, Pages 967-968

Immigration reporting laws: Ethical dilemmas in pediatric practice (Article) (Open Access)

Geltman P.L. , Meyers A.F.
  • a Dept. of Refugee and Immigrant Hlth., Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, 305 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, United States
  • b [Affiliation not available]

Abstract

Objectives. This study assessed the potential impact of immigration reporting reach 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.

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male law enforcement human female patient referral pediatrics health care policy Article United States immigration ethics
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.88.6.967
ISSN: 00900036
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English