Playing a vital role in private practices, clinics and hospitals, nurses care for patients, administer medications and other treatments, and serve as a go-between between physicians and patients. As a nurse, you must obtain a specialized license to legally practice...
Month: October 2019
Doctor pleads guilty to prescribing methadone and gets probation
While the opioid epidemic continues to sweep through Pennsylvania and across the nation, you may suddenly find yourself facing accusations of illegally prescribing controlled substances. At The Law Offices of Brian E. Quinn, we understand how patients may attempt to...
What you need to know about drug diversion
Addiction is a disease, and nurses may be more susceptible to it due to the access they have to controlled substances in the course of their work. If the temptation becomes too great to bear, they may co-opt pill bottles from a narcotic cabinet, dispensary or...
Chiropractor’s license suspended over misleading advertisement
A Pennsylvania chiropractor lost his appeal after the State Chiropractic Board suspended his license for three years and imposed a $10,000 fine. According to The Patriot-News, the chiropractor's license was suspended over a misleading advertisement in which he...
Your reputation as a medical professional accused of wrongdoing
From nurses to physicians, medical professionals may run into a number of challenges related to their career. Sometimes, these challenges can seriously affect medical professionals from a personal standpoint, such as a patient’s allegations that they are responsible...