Law saying child MUST see a doctor?

Question

Is there a law anywher ethat says a child has to go for regular checkups even if they aren't sick? Is there anything saying that it's medical neglect if they don't have well visits?

The reson I'm asking is because after my son's first doctor's visit after birth we had problems with our insurance. He was not seen for the first 4 months of his life after that. DYFS is calling it medical neglect even though they have proof that I was in contact with my insurance company at least 2 times a week working to get everything resolved.
I was just wondering if they can do that since he was never sick and perfect for his age.

Answer 1

No there is not. Infact since there is an amendement saying we have freedom of religion and such due to religious prefrences you don't have to have regular doctor checkups or take medicines ect. The hospitals even have to abide by the laws of medicine and patient rights as well as all doctors and nurses. The patients or guardians of patients have the right to refuse any or all medical treatment. HOWEVER there is a bit of a catch when it becomes life threatening.....if no one is around they are by law obligated to save the life of that person. Also parents can be charged with negligence by social services if they don't do the right thing by their child...meaning if they are sick take care of them in one fashion or another. The parent can seek alternative methods, but has to show they are caring for their young. Infact there is NO LAW that MAKES you get immunizations since it is your RELIGIOUS right.

My ex-hubby would not pay bills and I was refused medical help ect. I had to struggle with schools and doctors so I could even get some medical help or education. I had to sign waivers ect. and I had to show I had some type of medical help. My ex-hubby would not let us get social help. Come to find out it goes as far as federal law not just the state as far as religious preferences. I got investigated, but no kids taken with social services. I did get the education needed, but had more hassels than needed. Later I just divorced my husband and got the medical help I wanted and did not need ot struggel anymore.

Answer 2

I do know that most states require certain immunizations before a child can go to public school, and that means going to the doctor for well-child visits. As far as neglect is concerned, I don't think it's legally considered neglect unless the child has an illness that requires regular check-ups. But I could be wrong ~ that's really a question for a legal expert who is familiar with the laws on the issue in your state.

Answer 3

It isnt law but its a good idea to have regular visits. Many illnesses and childhood diseases have no or very subtle symptoms. Stop and think for a min....if ur child had a medical condition that was curable in the early stages but u neglected to take him/her to a Dr. on a regular basis,that child could very well go through alot of needless pain and suffering maybe even death.All which maybe could have been avoided if regular visits to a Dr. had been made. In my opinion a situation like that should be considered neglect. O.o

Answer 4

I know that in the state of Florida, only babies are required to have regular well visits... mainly because they include immunizations. But my best friend's sister had a problem when the state stepped in and said that she was neglecting her child for cancelling a well visit appointment. Until then, I didn't realize it was possible.

I always thought you had the right to make and cancel appointments as you saw fit as a parent... the laws are only trying to protect the children, but I think they go a bit overboard at times.

Answer 5

No, there is no law saying that you have to have your child checked by a Doctor. They also CANNOT require that your child have ANY immunizations, even if they are going to public school. You would need to contact your state's health department to get a letter stating that your child is not required to be immunized for reasons of conscience or religious beliefs.

Also, child welfare cannot interfere with this as long as your children are not showing signs of neglect or abuse. As was stated above, you may be overruled if any illness is proving to be life threatening.

Answer 6

I hope not! I know that babies and young children need to be vaccinated in order to attend school and most parents take them for well visits to make sure they are developing properly but after a certain age, it's not required for a physical every year for school. I know that where I am, they need a physical and all shots before entering Kindergarten and then again when entering 6th grade but that may vary from state to state.

My youngest had her last physical and vaccinations at age 5 and how is 8.

Answer 7

I don't know about local laws regarding regular checkups, but once your child is school-aged you may have trouble. Schools require checkups and immunizations be up-to-date before the child can begin.

Answer 8

to no longer my expertise. My chum had her tubes tied at age 22 after she had her first toddler. some docs opt to no longer do it on women folk youthful than thirty and a few docs desire that the girl have extra effective than one toddler yet there is not any regulation that announces you will desire to have 2 infants to get your tubes tied. usually it relies upon on regardless of if or no longer the universal practitioner is prepared to do it.

Answer 9

not taking a sick child to a doctor can cause you to be investigated by child welfare services and removal of that child from your home!

Answer 10

I don't know but it's your child take him/her to the doctor