§ 29.94. Suspected death as a result of child abuse—mandated reporting requirement.

 A podiatrist who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child died as a result of child abuse shall report that suspicion to the coroner of the county where death occurred or, in the case where the child is transported to another county for medical treatment, to the coroner of the county where the injuries were sustained.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  29.94 issued under the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. §  6383(b)(2); and section 15 of the Podiatry Practice Act (63 P. S. §  42.15).

Source

   The provisions of this §  29.94 adopted November 8, 1996, effective November 9, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5405.

Cross References

   This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §  29.91 (relating to definitions relating to child abuse reporting requirements); 49 Pa. Code §  29.96 (relating to confidentiality—waived); and 49 Pa. Code §  29.97 (relating to noncompliance).

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