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...
Professional License Issues
I’m a nurse with a DUI. What steps can I take to keep my 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...
3 ways midwives can protect themselves
Midwives are an essential part of health care for pregnant women. They take care of the woman throughout her pregnancy and will usually attend the birth of the baby. Because they take care of medical care matters, midwives must have a valid license to practice. ...
Who can submit a complaint to a professional medical board?
In Pennsylvania, professional medical boards are responsible for overseeing healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists and other licensed practitioners. When concerns arise regarding a healthcare provider's conduct or competence, a formal complaint can...
Understanding the appeals process for medical license suspensions
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...
Doctors have a duty to explain things to their patients
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...
3 mistakes some medical professionals make when their license is suspended
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...
Can a DUI conviction impact your medical license?
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...
Who are the Pennsylvania doctors issuing medical marijuana cards?
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...