In most states, which of the following cases is not mandated as a reportable injury?
A. A physician suspects child abuse in a child with multiple fractures.
B. A physician suspects spousal abuse, however the patient does not admit it occurred.
C. A physician treats a patient who states that she was raped.
D. A physician treats a person who was assaulted in a parking lot.
E. A physician treats an elderly patient who fails to take his medicine.
B. A physician suspects spousal abuse, however the patient does not admit it occurred.
In all states, physicians must immediately report to law enforcement officials medical treatment of patients whose injuries resulted from certain acts of violence, such as assault, rape, or domestic violence, so that authorities can investigate the incident. However, in many states, spousal abuse is reportable only if the patient says his or her injuries are due to spousal abuse.
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