Chapter 11 - DR. STERLING’S NOTEDr. Sterling’s original note became one of the cleanest pieces of evidence.
Culture positive. Begin cefdinir. Parent counseled to complete course unless directed otherwise. Call for persistent fever >48h after antibiotic initiation, vomiting, reduced urine, lethargy, respiratory symptoms, rash with swelling/hives, or other concern.
Daniel had attended by video.
His name appeared in the telehealth-participant field.
Linda had not.
But Daniel knew the instructions.
He later claimed he thought stopping temporarily was medically reasonable because of rash.
Dr. Sterling testified in a family-court hearing:
“If a parent suspected an allergic reaction, the correct response would have been to contact us urgently for alternative antibiotic guidance, not substitute another liquid and represent it as prescribed medication.”
May you like
Simple.
No drama.
Related Stories
