I don't think you'd be a buttinsky...not knowing the parents "at all" isn't good enough. The parent/s trusted you enough to be in charge of their teenage daughter at an amusement park...you would simply be expressing concern over something you noted...treat it no differently than you would noticing her smelling like nicotine after a bathroom run. Your medical backround gives you insight to things others may overlook...worst case the parent feels ignorant for not having noticed something about her own child (but shouldn't unless they share the same medical knowledge as you and even then). If this or another parent noticed something about one of your children that you may or may not know how would you feel about them checking in with you?
Do what you feel is in the best interest of the child and you've got nothing to loose.
I too echo what Lost and Live have said here. With your background, you have an expert opinion/understand of what may be going on. Doing what's in the best interest of the child is the only way to go. Remember your Hypocratic oath...
Ellie, in my community there is a well-regarded pediatrician. One day some new people moved in across the street and the doc went out to say hello. He noticed some symptoms in the new neighbor and urged him to go to the emergency room (something to do with circulation and heart). Turns out this guy was a heart attack on legs, and the doc probably saved him a lot of misery by speaking up.
Plus, he's got an awesome reputation around town now!
Call the girl's mom and tell her what you think. If you can refer them to an appropriate doc, do so.
Hi Ellie, I've been trying to catch up with you for ages, and finally I think got it done. I had a thought when you were talking about going back to work...it's probably pretty "far out", but it occurred to me that there's a lucrative career in "life coaching" these days. I wondered if you could do something from home like "health coaching"....I dunno, phone coaching on dealing with health-related issues? I suppose the liability issues would be tough, but I bet there'd be a demand for it. what about teaching some kind of health seminars/classes for the public? wouldn't health insurance cover some of that?
Lottery ticket sounds like a good solution to me El !
Glad you enjoyed your trip to Montreal. It really is the best city in all of Canada. Well, maybe Quebec City comes close. If you do get her into McGill think about buying a house in the student ghetto. Cheaper than living in residence plus after 4th year you can sell and make some money.
Can you divert your H's attention from Baja to some other, less expensive project? I'm thinking about a shopping trip for some new clothes or an IPod. ...Soup
