Read the case study at the end of Chapter 12 to learn more (Guido, p. 238)
Was the ANP required to consult with the child’s doctor or another emergency room doctor about the possibility of child abuse before reporting her findings to the case worker?
What questions do you think will be raised about the injury and the possibility that the child caused her own injury?
Did the ANP have a duty to report the injury despite the fact that the diagnosis was not conclusive at the time the child was examined?
If the trial court found liability against any of the three defendants, how would you determine liability in this case?