When a psychiatric patient commits suicide, it's tragic for everyone involved. At times, however, it can also become an administrative nightmare for the patient's treating psychiatrist -- especially if the patient's family alleges malpractice.A malpractice claim...
Are you a doctor? It might be time to consider California
California has an aging population -- and that's about to create a big problem when it comes to getting appropriate medical care because there aren't enough doctors to keep up.The California Future Health Workforce Commission recently released the results of a study...
Watching for signs of fraud inside your law firm
As an attorney, you know that the misappropriation of a client's funds is one of the most serious things that can happen. If it happens in your firm, you can expect the Bar Association to come down hard on anybody that was even remotely involved.It's always wisest to...
6 things you don’t want to do if you’re a nurse
One small oversight is all it takes to put your nursing license -- and your entire career -- in danger. So, what can you do to protect yourself?Follow this guide: 1. Don't disregard protocol.The protocols used by your facility are there to protect both nurses and...
A DUI can put your ‘moral character’ in question with the Bar
A few drinks at a bar may seem like the perfect way to unwind -- but don't let those drinks turn into a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) on the way home. If you're an attorney (or a student hoping to soon practice law), a DUI can pose a significant threat...
Be cautious about using distance education to obtain a degree
These days, an education can be no further away than your fingertips, thanks to the proliferation of online schools. But, if you sign up for an online school to get your master's degree in Education or some other degree, will you get what you pay for?Online schools...
Worried about the California Bar’s moral character application?
All of the rigors of laws school can seem minor when it comes time to apply to the California Bar for your license to actually practice -- especially if there are some mistakes in your past that are weighing heavily on your mind.It's not too early to start thinking...
California’s Medical Board is eyeing warning letters to doctors
A piece of investigative journalism out of Milwaukee is having an effect on the Medical Board in California. The Board is now going to start monitoring the warning letters the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends to doctors when there are concerns...
The ‘disruptive physician’ — a label that can ruin a career
When does a physician simply have high expectations of other medical professionals and when is he or she "disruptive?" A disruptive physician is any doctor who doesn't really work well with others. When a physician is purposefully intimidating to others, patients can...
Student loan debts are costing professionals more than money
Student loan debt has become a national problem. The rising cost of education makes it difficult to graduate with a four-year degree without a mound of debt. For those who have gone on to even higher education and pursued professional degrees, the debt from their...