Ard rules for Dauphin County
Year: 2020
PA Constitution Requires a Warrant Before Police Search Your Car. Commonwealth v. Alexander December 22, 2020 (Merry Christmas)
In Pennsylvania, obtaining a warrant prior to searching a care is now the default rule. If an officer proceeds to conduct a warrantless search, a reviewing court will be required to determine whether exigent circumstances existed to justify the officer’s judgment that obtaining a warrant was not reasonably practicable.
Can sleeplessness jeopardize your license?
Even people who are not in the medical field know the stereotypes about sleep that come with it. Hospitals seem constantly understaffed. Nurses and doctors seem overworked, with many working shifts well over eight hours at a time. Unfortunately, the sleepless life of...
How can communication help prevent problems for a doctor?
One of the biggest reasons for medical mistakes is communication errors. Many malpractice situations arise because a doctor does not clearly communicate with a patient, leaving the patient unable to make educated decisions about his or her care. It only stands to...
The PHMP – VRP, for SARPH, PNAP, PHP — a refresher….a must read.
The VRP terms and conditions are based upon licensees admitting to an addiction or impairment. Any licensee who agrees to the terms of this pre-Board ordered program without clearly understanding what they are doing risks their entire career.
Collateral consequences of a conviction on a professional license
Earning a professional license in Pennsylvania takes time, financial resources and dedication. You may risk a revoked, suspended or limited license by the licensing board if you have a conviction on your record. According to the Collateral Consequences Resource...
Immediate Temporary Suspensions of Medical Licenses — Fight Every One
Pennsylvania physicians, pharmacists and nurses currently practice in an extreme enforcement environment. Every medical professional charged with a criminal offense could face severe license discipline. One out of four (25%) of Pennsylvania’s health care related...
Medical Marijuana, Health-Care students, NO Reasonable Accommodation
I write extensively about medical marijuana and health care related employment. https://www.phila-criminal-lawyer.com/medical-marijuana/I write extensively about Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act and issues associated with securing a Medical Marijuana Card in...
What kind of prescription could jeopardize your license?
As a pharmacist, you must constantly be on the alert for situations involving the abuse or diversion of prescription drugs, and controlled substances in particular. Fraudulent prescriptions appear in many forms. If you dispense such a prescription, your license as a...
What happens when you lose your nursing license?
Recently, you lost your nursing license. While you may face several disciplinary actions, your biggest concern is navigating the loss of your license. American Mobile explores what happens after a license suspension. Learn how to plan your next moves and bounce back...