Abuses in the prescription of opioid drugs have been the topic of recent media coverage, such as the apparent overdose of musical artist Prince. This raises the question: Could a doctor find his or her medical license in danger after issuing an opioid prescription...
In the past month, I have spoken to four nurses fired from their job for diverting narcotics. Each of these nurses has denied the allegations. All too often, hospitals, nursing homes and long term rehabilitation centers do not adequately control the narcotics. Many...
In August, 2013, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing drastically changed the interpretation of the statute governing suspension of a nursing license for a violation under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. Prior to August, 2013, if a nurse...
A medical professional’s license might be challenged when surgical procedures or treatments go awry. For example, if a patient’s injury leads to a lawsuit, that filing might be made in conjunction with a complaint lodged with the Pennsylvania State Board...
The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest medical society, recently recommended at its annual meeting that pain be removed as a "5th Vital Sign" in professional medical standards. AMA President, Andrew Gurman, MD, said that physicians played a key...
