At any time you may be the subject of a medical board complaint. A patient or a patient's family member may have sent in a complaint about a perceived failure in care. Since complaints unlike malpractice suits) are easy to file, you may be subjected to several...
A recent appeal case we won shows you always have a chance if a licensing board attempts to stop you from practicing your profession. The case involved a physician denied a license to practice in Philadelphia over a conviction for conspiracy to possess and distribute...
Not that long ago, licensing laws in Pennsylvania were incredibly strict. Much like immigrants, those seeking professional licenses would need to undergo background checks, a requirement which is still true today. However, the results of that check were more likely to...
When a patient sees their medical doctor, they expect a high level of service. Not everyone, however, finds themselves leaving the office of a practicing medical physician happy and healthy. A patient may believe that they were wronged in some way that can cost you...
Physical therapists are specially trained to help people overcome physical limitations caused by medical issues, accidents, and a host of other factors. This is one profession that requires a license to work. When a physical therapist’s license is revoked or...
As a nurse, you have a duty to treat people with dignity no matter what circumstances caused them to seek medical treatment. You need a license to work as a nurse in Pennsylvania, and you have to maintain a good reputation if you want to keep your job. The way that...
Pennsylvania has made changes in recent years to its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program ("PDMP") in response to an increase in abuse and dependence on prescribed medications. The state recognizes that certain controlled substances have a high potential for abuse and...
As a licensed nurse, you help people when they are at their most vulnerable. You also have access to some of their most private information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal statute that governs the medical records of...
When a patient visits your practice, they hope to receive the best possible care so they can get back on their feet and resume their day-to-day life. Additionally, they expect critical information they shared with you, or your staff, regarding their health will not...
Many fans of the limited series “Dopesick” on Hulu wonder just how realistic the portrayal of the characters was. Specifically, Dr. Finnix, portrayed by Michael Keaton, a small-town physician in Appalachia who experiences first-hand the horrors of opioid addiction...
