We all have our personal demons. Even people who seem to have it all together on the outside may be dealing with terribly distressing personal issues. For doctors, working in such a high-pressure field, the experience of deep distress can include addiction and mental...
The stakes are very high when a doctor or other medical professional is under investigation. Even if criminal charges are not likely, the accused person’s professional license could wind up suspended or permanently revoked. The damage to the health care...
Effective October 17, 2015 The Pennsylvania Nursing Board rules now require all Pennsylvania licensed RNs, LPNs, CRNPs, LDNs, and CNSs to report being charged with any misdemeanor or felony criminal charge, regardless of which jurisdiction the charges originate. The...
Maintaining proper boundaries is a key part of what it means to be a professional in today's society. There are many reasons for this. One is to enable healthcare professionals to exercise impartial judgment, so that personal feelings do not compromise the performance...
In the past year, I have seen a significant increase in the number of prosecutions for nurses who have been accused of falsifying timesheets and medical records. In particular, the increase in prosecutions usually occurs with home healthcare nurses, If you have been...
