Medical Mimics of Child Abuse

Louis Milot, a parental defense attorney of Peoria, Illinois, has compiled a list of medical mimics of child abuse.  This information goes along very well with the presentation that we heard from Dr. Christine Campbell at the annual conference in April.

Mr. Milot has graciously allowed us to share it with you.  Here is his introduction to the list, which can be downloaded HERE.

Due to frustration with our local child abuse pediatrician's inability or unwillingness to provide neutral and objective reports or testimony, I have undertaken to compile a non-exhaustive list of medical mimics of child abuse/neglect which I am constantly trying to keep updated.  At minimum, it can operate as a checklist for purposes of cross-examination of the State's paid "expert."  In the interest of advancing the cause of better diagnosis and helping parent's attorneys, I attach a copy.  Since every situation is unique, there is no substitute for retaining your own expert.  Therefore, I believe that the next list ought to consist of experts on the various conditions on this list that would be available to testify.  Anyone interested in starting such a reference list?

Partial credit should be given to Michael Segal M.D., PhD from whose article Mr. Milot gathered some of the information and to Michelle Weidner who assisted in the compilation.

Thank you to Mr. Milot for sharing the list!  If you have any questions you can contact Mr. Milot at lawshop@mtco.com.