As a medical practitioner, losing your license can be a tremendous blow to your career and livelihood. License suspension can happen for various reasons, including malpractice allegations, unprofessional conduct or substance abuse. Fortunately, it is possible to...
As a doctor, you do not have free rein to do what you like to patients. Even if you believe that a particular treatment is precisely what they need, you usually need to get their permission before proceeding. You also need to ensure that they have the appropriate...
Some people who are facing criminal charges want the case to be over with as soon as possible. They may be interested in finding out if they can work out a plea deal with the prosecution. While that might seem like a good idea, it’s one that must be carefully...
As a medical professional, you should be extra careful in how you approach sexual relationships to protect your license. You don't want to lose your license because you made sexual advances to the wrong person. Here is what you need to know about sexual misconduct in...
Healthcare professionals have to follow many different sets of rules to continue practicing medicine. Physicians typically have to conform to current best practices in their area of specialization. They also need to follow state and federal laws regarding patient...
As a professional nurse, having your nursing license suspended can be disastrous. A suspended license means you are prohibited from practicing your craft until you meet certain conditions or the suspension period ends. The financial consequences and the impact on your...
Your medical license being suspended due to a disciplinary investigation or any other factor is possibly one of the most devastating things you will go through in your career. This situation can worsen if you make mistakes during your suspension. Below are three...
Unlike most driving-related violations, driving under the influence (DUI) may be a criminal offense. While most DUIs are misdemeanors, offenses with significant aggravating factors can be felonies. Heavy penalties come with a DUI conviction, including license...
Under Pennsylvania law, as our readers know, marijuana is currently legal only for medicinal purposes. The law specifies 23 different conditions that qualify a person to receive a medical marijuana card. These cards can only be issued by physicians who are certified...
If you are a physician, your medical license is one of your most valuable assets. After all, what better represents years of dedicated training and signifies the trust patients place in your knowledge? For this reason, few things are more disheartening than receiving...
