While you may be a respected member of the medical profession, it is unlikely that your expertise extends far into the law. While virtually everybody understands the difference between pleading “guilty” and “not guilty” to criminal charges of any variety, the “no...
A disgruntled patient can easily lead to professional problems for you. The patient may report you or make a formal claim against you. The best way to deal with a patient who is unhappy is to address the issue head-on at the time it happens, according to the...
Receiving notification that you are under investigation in Pennsylvania can be disheartening, to say the least. Even if the allegations lack credibility, speculation about your conduct can taint your public image and hurt your credibility. Understanding how to conduct...
You worked hard to secure your medical license. Yet, certain circumstances have the potential to place your professional license in jeopardy. If you receive a conviction for a drug- or alcohol-related offense, or if there are accusations out there about you having a...
Identity theft is an issue you have to worry about in your personal and professional life. It is up to you to ensure that your professional license does not end up in jeopardy due to someone else using it. The Pennsylvania Department of State explains scammers will...
License revocation is one of the worst things that medical professionals can experience. As a nurse, you depend on that license to find work. You put time, effort and money into it. So what can you do if it gets revoked? Fortunately, there are still job opportunities...
HERE IS THE TEXT OF THE DIRECTIVE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SUBJECT: Directive Governing Dismissals of Certain Pending Marijuana Charges On February 22, 2021, the Governor signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement...
When hospitals have small staffs, it creates a big risk for everyone involved. The workers available often end up overworked and exhausted. Because of that exhaustion, mishaps occur that can lead to a patient's suffering. As a medical professional, these are the sort...
Medical professionals who are in danger of losing their license due to a complaint of illegal drug use may find themselves at the mercy of a medical board hearing examiner. The Pennsylvania Code states that this person has the authority to adjudicate cases and issue...
As a pharmacist, you spend years working to get to the point you are at. With intense schooling and a difficult workplace, it makes sense that you want to hold on to your license at all costs. Unfortunately, some things can put your license in jeopardy. If you do the...
