In this episode, Dr. Bilkhu shares a case where she suspected neglect of a minor. She discusses her suspicions and how she went about making the report.

Child abuse is an extremely important topic to understand as a healthcare professional as it is our duty to report any suspicions. The goal of this episode is to make optometrists feel more confident and comfortable in making reports for child abuse.

Resources:

1. Learn more about the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) Job Action on Instagram @ontariooptometrists or https://www.saveeyecare.ca/ 

2. Four Eyes Episode 9: STIs in the Eyes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/stis-in-the-eyes/id1501087796?i=1000474561602

3. Child abuse presentation by Dr. Angel Howell: https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/covid-19-pandemic-increases-myopia-prevalence-in-children

4. Childhelp National Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)