I do worry about these types of convictions because I'm on the it will probably get better side and think most people who visit hospitals and minor emergencies are just wasting the systems money. And therefore if this type of thing runs away you end up with creating a huge burden on the system. Though in this case what should be a very high standard was clearly met.
The key in this case was the parents own testimony that he was too stiff to sit in a car seat. At that point its pretty clear that something else is wrong.
I know there is a lot of hate directed at the naturopath but even they said get your kid to a hospital so it seems that although practicing quackery when the situation became urgent the naturopath gave the correct recommendation.
I don't think taking away the other kids or Jail is the answer, im not sure what is. The emotional damage you would do by taking away the other kids from their parents is greater than the risk of another one dying from a preventable illness.
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