> it makes sense to error on the cautionary side of Do no harm. Unfortunately many hospitals have mandated reporter policies, which in some states makes them e

> it makes sense to error on the cautionary side of Do no harm. Unfortunately many hospitals have mandated reporter policies, which in some states makes them effectively extensions of law enforcement bodies (including CPS). My personal opinion is that this is in direct conflict with the need for privacy between patients and their providers, who are no longer able to exercise judgement about what is best for the people they are treating.