Could divergent medical opinions give way to an ethical complaint? A recent article raises concerns. Specifically, a recent study examined procedures that are common to the medical industry, yet discouraged by research. The researchers reviewed 363 studies of clinical...
Month: February 2017
What types of medical misconduct might prompt a formal complaint?
When does a doctor’s behavior rise to the level of professional misconduct? At a minimum, a complaint filed with the applicable licensing board, such as the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, or Pharmacy, must allege more than just...
4 ways you could lose your nursing license
Whenever you obtain a professional nursing license, the possibility exists that you could also lose that license at some point. Of course, you undoubtedly want to avoid such a possibility and continue working in your chosen field. Therefore, you may wish to understand...
Are you at risk of becoming an impaired physician?
As a medical professional, you likely pride yourself on your accomplishment of obtaining your medical license in order to help those in need. However, this occupation often proves stressful, and you may find yourself in situations that involve you feeling overwhelmed...