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Anybody can anonymously 'drop a dime'

Posted By: Researcher on 2009-04-19
In Reply to: This may not be a popular opinion, but I would be - tempted to report it (sm)

on anyone in this type of situation - relatives, nosy (possibly vindictive) neighbors, a nurse in the ER who doesn't think the doc is doing his duty, store security, people in a public parking lot who only get a license plate number.  Obviously the more detailed and specific the information, the more seriously the report will be taken.  


Doctors are obligated to report if they suspect abuse and if what the doc dictated led you to suspect abuse, the doc probably did as well.  There's just no telling if he actually did follow through on this.  Generally, when I have transcribed such a report the doc has actually said that a report would be made to the proper agency.  It's right in the report.


The doctor's account of the situation would carry far more weight than yours, especially as you would be unable to give many details.  If you decide to make the call, don't forget to block caller ID on it.  If you don't subscribe to that feature for all your calls, dial *67 before dialing the number.  That way nothing should come back to bite you.  It's only self-protection. 




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sure did, anonymously but even so, a message was sent.
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