A San Diego neurosurgeon, who was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in 2016, stands to lose his California doctor's license.He reportedly had been driving along Racho Santa Fe's Via De La Villa on Feb. 20 of last year when his Tesla collided...
What can cause you to lose your medical license in California?
Physicians often wonder what type of behaviors can result in them being disciplined by the Medical Board of California. There are a few common reasons this might occur.A doctor that has been accused of gross negligence may risk losing his or her medical license. A...
Wait times for the reinstatement of medical license in California
If you've lost your license to practice medicine, then it's important to know that California's Medical Board offers three types of Petitions for Penalty Relief you can file in an effort to have it reinstated.In order to be eligible to file a Petition for...
How the California Bar carries out moral character determinations
In California, under Section 6060 of the Business and Professions Code, it's necessary for the Bar Examiner Committee to deem someone of good moral character in order for them to be allowed to practice law in the state. They evaluate an individual's moral fitness...
As a nurse, you may need to understand the enforcement program
You have a difficult job. As a registered nurse, you more than likely attend to the needs of numerous patients each shift. You do your best to ensure that you provide each patient with the best possible care, but that may not always happen.It's impossible to make...
Do you face disciplinary action for an addiction problem?
Stress can do funny things to people. Some people overeat, others partake in a few too many drinks and others turn to drugs (both illegal and prescription). Where most people may question the sense in a person's diet, they may not take as kindly to your use of alcohol...