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Are doctors required to report to authorities if a patient reveals domestic violence to the doctor during an appointment?

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Dr. Marino Molina answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No: As far as I know, only if involve a minor, more like child abuse. I imaging that if you think that your patient is at risk of severe harm or death, it will be a different story.

Answered 2/9/2019

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