Nursing is a very demanding profession. People have to obtain specialized training and commit to continued education throughout their careers to maintain their licenses. They have to work long shifts and may have to give up some of their personal time to be on call in...
Year: 2021
Can doctors face liability for tapering opioids in stable patients?
A study by physicians and public health administrators at the University of California Davis and which was published in the JAMA provided evidence that stable opioid patients suffered significant risks of mental health crises and even overdoses when forced by their...
What is “corresponding responsibility”?
There is a drug crisis raging across America. In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, there are laws and codes to control the sale of controlled substances. Medical professionals who violate these laws run the risk of disciplinary action if caught. What is...
What happens if your medical license is restricted?
A doctor who is facing discipline may not have their license revoked and may not decide to surrender it, but that doesn’t mean nothing will happen. In some cases, a doctor’s license will merely be restricted by the board. This doesn’t mean they can no longer practice,...
Can you lose your medical license over the use of legal marijuana?
These days, products containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) -- the psychoactive ingredient present in marijuana -- are everywhere. Thanks to changes in public opinion and the laws around the nation, it’s possible to find regular CBD products that contain trace amounts...
How do you get your suspended nursing license reinstated in Pennsylvania?
Your nursing license can be suspended for a number of reasons. From drug abuse to professional misconduct, generating inaccurate patient record, and patient abuse or neglect – these are just some of the reasons why your nursing license may be suspended in...
What is an immediate and clear danger to public safety?
Like with other states, you need a license to practice pharmacy in Pennsylvania. While you may not think much about your license, losing it may make it virtually impossible to support yourself and your family members. You may also struggle to obtain a pharmacy license...
Can you lose your Pennsylvania nursing license because of a DUI?
When you make your living as a nurse in Pennsylvania, you need to be careful how you behave. Certain types of legal trouble have the potential to threaten your nursing license. If you receive a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol in Pennsylvania, you may...
What should you expect if your license is suspended?
As a nurse, you work hard to get your license. You put in tireless hours and money, going through intense school programs, training and more. Because of this, the idea of a suspended license may leave you reeling. Fortunately, you can prepare yourself for this...
What pharmacists should know about malpractice claims
As a pharmacist, you play an important role distributing medications to patients who need them to stay healthy and manage serious medical conditions. Although you are not responsible for the prescribing of these medications, any type of negligence when handling a...