Massachusetts H5286 requires the Department of Children and Families to consult with a physician or nurse for children with specific medical.

Massachusetts H5286 amends the General Laws to mandate that the Department of Children and Families consult with a physician or advanced practice registered nurse for children with certain medical conditions. If a parent, guardian, or caretaker provides evidence that a child has a preexisting diagnosis of rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, or any other condition known to be misdiagnosed as abuse, the department must consult with a medical professional who routinely provides care to pediatric patients.

Massachusetts H5286 requires the Department of Children and Families to consult with a physician or nurse for children with specific medical.

Massachusetts H5286 amends the General Laws to mandate that the Department of Children and Families consult with a physician or advanced practice registered nurse for children with certain medical conditions. If a parent, guardian, or caretaker provides evidence that a child has a preexisting diagnosis of rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, or any other condition known to be misdiagnosed as abuse, the department must consult with a medical professional who routinely provides care to pediatric patients.