Sometimes, pharmaceutical companies give free prescription drug samples to doctors. It is illegal for doctors to sell such free samples. Being accused of such illegal conduct can lead to significant consequences for a doctor. Recently, such allegations led to a...
Sometimes, the State Board of Medicine will pursue actions in relation to criminal allegations leveled against a doctor. One such action is to seek a temporary suspension of the accused doctor's license. Currently, the board is pursuing this action in relation to a...
Generally, here in Pennsylvania, professional licensing matters fall under the control of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs and its various licensing boards and commissions. The bureau has 29 different professional licensing boards and commissions....
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...
There are many regulations that nurses here in Pennsylvania are required to comply with. Being accused of having violated state nursing regulations can be an incredibly serious matter. Such accusations can lead to a nurse facing disciplinary action from the state's...
