§ 25.413. Suspected death as a result of child abuse—mandated reporting requirement.
A Board-regulated practitioner who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child died as a result of child abuse shall report that suspicion to the coroner or medical examiner of the county where death occurred or, in the case where the child is transported to another county for medical treatment, to the coroner or medical examiner of the county where the injuries were sustained.
Authority The provisions of this § 25.413 amended under section 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P.S. § 271.16); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).
Source The provisions of this § 25.413 amended December 29, 2023, effective December 30, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 8218. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (222994).
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 25.414 (relating to immunity from liability); 49 Pa. Code § 25.415 (relating to confidentiality—waived); and 49 Pa. Code § 25.416 (relating to noncompliance).
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