Q: Medical neglect Child has badly ingrown toenail known since june by mother and dr there. Not treated until with father.
Mother took child to dr previously but child freaked out so toenail not treated back in june or july after initial round of antibiotics. Mother never informed father prior to July parenting time. She then mentions child needing to see dr during August parenting time. Child prescribed antibiotics again before coming for August visit however child and mother forget to pack medication. Child does not say anything until a few daya days before appt.When asked for more detail mother does not respond. Almost one week into child time at father's home mother leaves voicemail with Dr. name and appt time. Father takes child to appt and ingrown toenail removal procedure done. Dr. indicates the infection was almost to the bone so it was very bad. Father takes chilc home and continues after care. Follow up appt scheduled 4 weeks later. Does this scenario qualify as medical neglect to child caused by mother in state of Oregon?
A: I am not sure that it would constitute neglect in the way that child protective services would define it. It is certainly concerning, and you should read the parenting time plan to see if there is a provision for providing and administering any medication prescribed by a doctor.
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