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...
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...
The process of getting your nursing license is not an easy task. In addition to classes and clinicals, you must pass the NCLEX-RN exam, an extremely difficult test administered by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (the Board). Nurses are held to strict...
Massachusetts has taken a groundbreaking step towards reducing stigma in the healthcare industry. It is the first U.S. state to do away with redundant questions about mental health history and past drug use from credentialing applications. The state is setting a...
The relationship between doctor and patient is sacrosanct, and it requires a high level of commitment and trust on both sides. While it’s never pleasant to tell a patient that you will no longer be their physician, protecting your practice and yourself from...
As a nurse, the risk of facing disciplinary action from the State Board of Nursing is a concern you should be aware of, as it can have significant repercussions on your career and reputation within the healthcare community. You could face disciplinary action due to...
Pharmaceutical work requires state licensing and absolute precision on the part of medical professionals. Even a tiny error could lead to a poor outcome for a patient. Other types of mistakes could lead to criminal accusations against a pharmacist. Pharmacy fraud is a...
