A San Luis Obispo radiologist has voluntarily surrendered his license to practice after an investigation into his alleged drug use, abuse of prescriptions and malpractice.The investigation by the California Medical Board lasted nearly two years and looked all the way...
Handling manipulative patients (and protecting your license)
Every patient deserves empathy and respect -- even patients that, quite frankly, attempt to manipulate you.Some manipulative patients simply want attention, while others may be seeking painkillers and other drugs. They may use flattery to try to gain your sympathy and...
Are your poor tech skills jeopardizing your law practice?
If your comfort level with technology stops at logging into your email account or checking your social media page, you may want to take steps to remedy that, especially if you practice law. While you certainly have enough to do keeping up with the ever-changing...
What can get you disbarred in California?
You worked for years to gain the knowledge you needed to pass the Bar exam and obtain your law license. It might seem a little unfair, then, that a mistake could strip you of your license to practice -- even though you still have all the requisite knowledge to be a...
Data breaches and your medical practice (and license)
Data breaches are a distinctly modern problem that your predecessors in the medical profession didn't have to worry about (at least, not to this extent). Because of the increased public focus on data breaches, a lax attitude toward your patient's privacy could put...
Avoid these mistakes at your medical board hearing
When you're a physician, receiving a notice that you're under investigation by the medical board can feel like the worst kind of intrusion on your life and your practice. If you've received such a letter, however, how you choose to handle the situation can ultimately...
