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Physician Professional Misconduct
Posted in Licensing Defense
As a doctor, you have devoted your career to caring for others. Yet too often, physicians face false allegations and accusations of wrongdoing that can ruin their careers — and put their license to practice in jeopardy. According to statistics from the Medical Board of California, between 2017 and 2018, 450 California physicians faced disciplinary… read more
Nursing Unprofessional Conduct
Posted in Licensing Defense
As a nurse, you are duty-bound to care for and protect your patients. This notion is taught from the first day of nursing school — and is reinforced throughout your career. Yet too often, issues other than patient care seem to take priority in the world of nursing. In California, anyone can make a complaint… read more
How Does A DUI Affect Your Nursing License?
Posted in Licensing Defense
The nurses we see in our practice for DUI defense never intended to drive under the influence. Some nurse’s blood alcohol levels (BAC) are only slightly above the legal limit, whereas others may be two to five times the legal limit. They’re all mortified about their mistake and, above all, terrified about the implications this… read more
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
The Medical Board initiated a joint project with the California Department of Public Health to review Death Certificates – which are public records – to identify individuals who died as a result of an overdoes on prescription medication, or as a result of medication “intoxication.” These records are cross-referenced with patients’ CURES Reports, the state’s… read more
Anger Management for Healthcare Professionals – Helping the “Disruptive Physician”
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
Unprofessional Conduct – Business and Professions Code Section 2236 Anger is an emotion that we all experience. The Medical Board of California, however, has expressed concern and even launched investigations into the conduct of its Physicians whose anger may potentially impact patient care. The investigation is launched because of “unprofessional conduct” pursuant to Business and… read more
Criminal Conviction – the Potential Impact to a California Physician’s Medical License
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
Physicians with Criminal Convictions A question that our office commonly receives is how a criminal conviction may impact a Physician’s Medical License. Unfortunately, this question does not have a simple bright line answer. This is because each case, and underlying criminal conviction, is different and needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Business and… read more
Board of Registered Nursing – Filing of a Formal Accusation
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
Board of Registered Nursing Accusation To initiate disciplinary proceedings, the Board of Registered Nursing must first notify the individual nurse. This is accomplished by filing an Accusation. An Accusation is a formal pleading document which outlines all of the reasons the California Board of Registered Nursing is seeking discipline against the nurse, as well as… read more
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
Investigation by the DCA or Board Enforcement Unit If you receive a phone call or letter from a Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) or Board investigator (Medical Board of California, California Board of Psychology, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or the California Board of Registered Nursing) your professional license could be in jeopardy. The… read more
Mandatory Reporting for Healthcare Practitioners
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
Many professionals are required to report when they suspect that child or elder abuse has occurred. Although one may have been educated to the requirements for mandatory reporting, it is important to be cognizant of the strict rules regarding mandatory reporting. What professionals are Required to Report Suspected Abuse Medical Professionals: Physicians, Nurses, Physical Therapists,… read more
Registered Nurse Accused of Practicing Outside the Scope of his License – Issued Reproval
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
The California Board of Registered Nursing makes it very clear that nurses are not allowed to issue or dispense medication without a prescription from a medical physician. Recently a RN Client was accused of practicing outside the scope of his license and dispensing medication without a standing order or prescription; a formal Accusation was filed…. read more