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About this episode

The episode introduces a problematic pediatrician in Pennsylvania accused of falsely accusing families of abuse, exploring the implications of child abuse pediatricians.

In the summer of 2023, reporter Dyan Neary received a tip about a problematic doctor in Pennsylvania. Families were claiming that when they sought medical care for their children, this pediatrician falsely accused them of abuse, and their children were taken away from them. The Preventionist traces this doctor’s decades-long career across multiple states, and explores the rise of a new and powerful kind of specialist, the “child abuse pediatrician” — whose decisions can be incredibly difficult to challenge.

People in this episode

Host: Dyan Neary

Topics covered

• medical malpractice
• child abuse pediatrician
• family rights
• pediatric care
• investigative journalism

Keywords

• pediatrician
• abuse allegations
• medical care
• children's rights
• investigation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Preventionist

Places: Pennsylvania

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