An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families
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Overview
This bill modifies a section of Massachusetts law related to child protective services. Specifically, it requires the Department of Children and Families to consult with a medical professional – a physician or advanced practice registered nurse – if a child’s guardian or caretaker presents evidence of a specific medical diagnosis, such as rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or osteogenesis imperfecta. The medical professional can then assess whether the child’s symptoms might be related to the medical condition rather than abuse or neglect. This aims to ensure a more thorough evaluation in cases where a child’s symptoms could be explained by a medical issue.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Children and Families to consult with a medical professional when a child has a specific medical diagnosis.
- The medical professional can assess whether symptoms are related to a medical condition.
- Eligible medical diagnoses include rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, and vitamin D deficiency.
- The medical professional must be a physician or advanced practice registered nurse routinely providing pediatric care.
Who is affected
- Department of Children and Families
- Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of Children
- Medical Professionals (Physicians and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses)
- Children with specific medical diagnoses
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Primary sponsor
Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children
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