Medical Abuse Scenarios

Scenario 1: On, 10-19-2015, this social worker received a report of alleged medical neglect from the Smith Elementary School nurse. Nurse reported Jason is an 8 year old third grader that has been seen in her office several times with a splinter in his foot. She has made phone contact with the mother and informed her that Jason needs to be seen by a physician on numerous occasions. Jason reported that his mother has not taken him to see a doctor. Jason’s injury is worse at the splinter area. On, 10-19-2015, at 2:00pm this social worker interviewed Jason at Smith Elementary School nurse’s office. Jason was dress in school uniform, blue pants and white shirt. He had his right sneaker on his foot and his left sneaker in his hand. Jason’s