The medical profession is held to very high ethical standards. Physicians are entrusted with their patients’ health, safety and well-being, which demands unwavering moral conduct. Therefore, when a doctor is convicted of a crime of moral turpitude, it raises...
Month: November 2024
I’m a nurse with a DUI. What steps can I take to keep my Pennsylvania nursing license?
Being a nurse in Pennsylvania means dedicating your life to helping others. However, a DUI charge or conviction can jeopardize your ability to practice. Nurses face high-pressure environments and long hours, which makes maintaining a spotless record challenging. When...
Could a criminal accusation put your Pennsylvania medical license at risk?
In criminal courts in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States, defendants are innocent until proven guilty. This is a cornerstone of our justice system, but the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine (PSMB) takes a different approach, closer to guilty until proven...
Violating patient-doctor confidentiality can risk licenses
In healthcare, patient-doctor confidentiality is a foundational ethical and legal principle that fosters trust and safety in the medical relationship. This confidentiality helps ensure that patients feel secure in sharing personal information with their healthcare...