In a nutshell, follow the money and you will understand the WHY behind false allegations of child abuse. The Seattle area physician who wrote this explains in plain English (i) why parents are denied the right to second opinions when child abuse pediatricians allege abuse, (ii) how that policy supports cash flow to hospitals, and (iii) that ultimately children and families are put at risk.  As is so often true, it’s always about the money.

 

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