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Nicole Irmer | Posted in News,Licensing Defense on June 10, 2019
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”
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