What is the right response if you find out the carer of a young boy has a conviction for sexually abusing his daughter? A general practitioner tells how doing the right thing came at a price
I found out that a man caring for a child had a conviction for child abuse relating to his daughter. It came to my knowledge by accident, through his medical records.
I had no major concerns about the care of the boy, but could not ignore his conviction for sexual abuse. The question was whether I could address this and breach his confidentiality to protect the boy's interests.
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