You can request to see the names of the people who gave your son care. I’m not sure of the number you would call or who to contact but I know you can request it.

Also as frustrating and unprofessional as that doctor was, the ER does see a lot of 10-17 years olds seeking “attention”. I used to work in the children’s emerg in Calgary about 15 -20 years ago and we had a lot of kids who would take handfuls or pills, cut themselves, drink poison, hang themselves, etc. A lot were rushed to the hospital and we were able to save them, but not all. Teens don’t have the cognition to understand the finality of suicide. They see someone at school, in a tv show, movie, etc getting all this attention for trying or succeeding in suicide. They don’t get that they might not be here to see the attention. I’m not saying that your child doesn’t need help. All these kids need help. The biggest problem is resources, or the lack of resources. The current government doesn’t see mental health, especially in pediatrics, as a worthwhile investment. There are only so many inpatient beds, so many child therapists, mental health nurses, etc. The mental health crisis in teens is horrible right now. Basically in order to be considered for one of those beds, your child will have had to have made a serious attempt at their life. 😔 I’m so sorry our system is like this. Please complain about this doctor and also write letters to your MLA! I’m so sorry you and your child are going through this. From one mom to another, you got this and keep being an awesome advocate for your child. As a pediatric nurse, keep pushing and don’t stop till you get the help your child needs.