A child is severely injured in a car accident and only a blood transfusion will save its life. But its parents are Jehovah's witnesses and passionately oppose blood transfusions. What is the doctor to do? This old dilemma has surfaced again but this time in the much disputed area …
Maryanne Godboldo
Has the State Overstepped – Again?
'Our primary responsibility or mission in child protection is to identify children and families who are in need of services that will assist families with ensuring the care and well-being of their children.' So said Michael Patterson, district manager with the Department of Human …