Generally, no. Medical malpractice litigation and actions against a physician's license are, for the most part, not related. In a malpractice lawsuit, the court is asked to decide if the doctor was negligent, if his actions and treatment decisions fell below the...
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, and Device and Cosmetic Act. On September 17, 2014, the...
This past year, the healthcare boards have stepped up their investigations of healthcare workers who have been arrested for DUI. The Boards have contracted with a company to investigate the arrest of healthcare workers. What we are finding is that shortly after an...
Misconduct allegations can impact medical professionals on a very deep level. They have the potential to affect a health care worker's license status, professional reputation and long-term ability to remain in the medical field. Our firm has a strong dedication to...
There are many different rules that doctors here in Pennsylvania have to comply with. Sometimes, when allegations arise that a physician violated these rules, a complaint is filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State against the physician. A complaint triggers a...
