The first pediatrician in London was Dr. Noimark. The mother selected the pediatrician as she was knowledgeable of the health system. He did participate in medical visits.
When the child was in London, she had a small hole in her heart. They were told it would probably self-correct, and should be reexamined when she was two years old. They were living in London. The mother took the child to the …show more content…
After a meeting with the evaluator, the father requested medical records for the child, while in Florida to be sent to the pediatrician here in NYC. The mother did not respond to this request.
Mr. Hesterberg reported that he attended the child’s four year old checkup with the mother, when he was in Florida. The father reported that was the first time the mother brought up the issue of constipation to the pediatrician. They discussed placing the child on Miralax the father reported while the child was in New York, he gave the child the medication, however when she returned to Florida the mother stopped.
Mr. Hesterberg stated that he also learned that the mother had not taken the child to a dentist. He indicated that he scheduled and appointment for the child to have a check-up in New York and the mother called the dentist stating that the dentist did not have permission to treat her.
If she needs a mental health evaluation it would be based on her behavior, if she expresses verbal and nonverbal communication during his contact with his daughter. He would look for changing grades, changes in friends or activities-they may all indicate something is