Medical practitioners have a significant obligation to report certain incidents. All medical workers, including pharmacists, must show honesty and act professionally at all times. Part of being honest is letting others know when they've made a mistake or broken a...
Professional Misconduct
Can social media cost you your doctor’s license?
Today's professionals can use social media's broad reach to market themselves and their services. Social media platforms can allow doctors to promote awareness, educate their audiences and establish themselves as thought leaders. Since anything posted on the internet...
Why do criminal charges affect medical licenses?
Being charged with a criminal charge can affect your life differently, including careerwise, especially for people in the medical field. You may lose your medical license as one of the consequences you face for an offense. The Pennsylvania Department of State protects...
Can you lose your nursing license for skipping work?
You know that you’re on the schedule at the hospital for another nursing shift. But you simply don’t feel up to it. Maybe you’re fatigued or burned out. Maybe you’re feeling sick. You decide that you’re not going in today, and you skip your shift. Maybe you knew they...