Anger Management for Healthcare Professionals – Helping the “Disruptive Physician”
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense,News on October 31, 2018
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
Registered Nurse Accused of Practicing Outside the Scope of his License – Issued Reproval
Nicole Irmer | Posted in News,Licensing Defense on October 8, 2018
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
Physical Therapist Accused of Entering into a Relationship with Patient Maintains License
Nicole Irmer | Posted in News,Licensing Defense on October 8, 2018
The California Board of Physical Therapy, like the Medical Board of California, has a strict prohibition against having romantic relationships with clients. The act of commencing an intimate relationship is not only a violation of the Medical Board of California/ Physical Therapy Board of California’s Practice Act, it can also result in criminal charges. If… read more
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense,News on February 1, 2018
DEA Investigates Excessive Prescribing On January 30, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that over the next 45 days there would be an escalation in the number of DEA investigations focused on physicians who “excessively prescribe” narcotics, specifically opioid medications. The goal of this escalation — to fight the declared “opioid crisis in America.” The… read more
Destroying Arrest Records Pursuant To Penal Code Section 851.8
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense on November 27, 2017
If you (or a family member) have been wrongfully arrested and the prosecutor decides not to pursue charges, or perhaps dismisses charges that had been filed – the nightmare is behind you or so you thought. Many people are unaware that such an arrest may still be on their Criminal History Record because they never… read more
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense on November 27, 2017
A new evolution in Medicine has emerged- the Medical Spa. Medical Spas have become a booming and profitable industry providing Botox, Collagen, and Restylane. These spas are now heavily regulated by licensing agencies. This new industry is re-defining traditional medical treatment, and in doing such has created confusion for many medical professionals- with many thinking… read more
Consequences Of Excessive Prescribing
Nicole Irmer | Posted in Licensing Defense on November 27, 2017
California Business And Professions Sections 725(A) & (B) It has been a long day of seeing patients, after finally sitting down and ready to catch-up on charting there is an interruption from the telephone — it is a Medical Board Investigator with the Health Quality Investigation Unit requesting your cooperation with a subpoena for a… read more