Matthew Pirotte

Welcome back to EM Collective Wisdom! This week we share thoughts from Dr. Matthew Pirotte.

When an emergency physician is faced with a scenario in which he or she does not believe a legal guardian is acting in a child’s best interests, further investigation and possibly action is required. In cases where the child’s health or safety are in question, temporary protective custody of a minor may be needed. This post evaluates several cases concerning this topic.