More than two dozen people criticized the doctor they said is behind false accusations of medical child abuse in the Lehigh Valley
Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen was replaced as the head of Lehigh Valley Health Network's child advocacy center this month, the health system announced Thursday night
Medical child abuse, formerly known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, is when a caregiver induces or fakes an illness in the child they care for, usually for sympathy or attention.
Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen, former leader of Lehigh Valley Health Network’s John Van Brackle Child Advocacy Center, officially was replaced this month by Dr. Sarah Kleinle, according to a statement.
Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen was replaced after “a nearly year-long national search.” Jenssen will continue to practice part time at other LVHN locations.
Lehigh Valley Health Network statement
The LVHN statement said Esernio-Jenssen was replaced after “a nearly year-long national search.” Jenssen will continue to practice part time at other LVHN locations, the health system said.
Without mentioning specific clinics or practitioners, the health network previously defended its employees and the criticism.
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