Certainly a breech of confidentiality. However, this can be a difficult position. If you feel that the kids are at risk due to the presence of this father (abuse if he is violent, drug exposure, whatever), then you are mandated to report. At that point, it is a judgment call. I might very well have done what you did. Vicki Gary Mirkin wrote: > > Walter A Hoerman wrote: > > > Is calling the police after the visit a breach of confidentiality? > > Seems like a breach to me. I think I would have consulted with my lawyer or > medical society attorney before proceeding. > > -- > Gary M. on LI > Clinton 8/17/98 GJ-59: "depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is" > http://www.forbes2000.com/cgi-bin/recruit/rec_redeem.cgi?memberid=476488698 >