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Tag Archives: doctor

Long term care facility and child custody

Over and over again in the last two days, I have asked doctors for help.  For recommendations regarding getting care for our son, David. The number one recommendation that all of the doctor’s make is that we give up custody.  “If you give up custody to the state, he will get services almost immediately.” stated one doctor. “We struggle with getting help for the kids all of the time, because the facilities put up road blocks to getting care for kids.” he further reported. “Bring him here, say that you can no longer take him home, and that you give up custody of him.”  was an additional point that the doctor made. The doctor won’t go on the record. The doctor reported as well that this is his experience in the state of North Dakota.  But will not go on record to talk with the head of the Department of

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Tags: custody issue, doctor, illness, mental health ·

less challenges

David has been less challenging today.  It may be because Mom was home from work today. Have calls out to the psych team regarding him forcing himself to vomit up his meds.  The primary psychiatrist is on vacation until the 14th.  Just waiting to hear back from the nurse. What kind of plan do doctor’s have for when they go on vacation?  Surely they have someone who follows or can work with their case load while they are absent.     Tweet #fighting4answrs

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