23rd December 2021

You are a GP and are involved in a child protection case in which a father has been reported to have physically abused his 8 year old son

You are a GP and are involved in a child protection case in which a father has been reported to have physically abused his 8 year old son. The child’s parents are separated, and a few days after the case has been reported to the relevant authorities, their mother makes an appointment to see you. She is visibly angry, and demands to see the report that has been made as if the accusation is true against her former partner, she’ll “kill him”.

Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?  

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.