Investigators with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and MedPage Today had a question. They wanted to know what happens after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends out warning letters to doctors regarding some pretty grievous issues.The answer? "Not much." When...
Month: December 2018
Marijuana and your medical license: What to consider
On behalf of Law Offices of Paul Chan posted in professional license defense on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.As of December 2018, 10 states (including California) have legalized recreational marijuana in some form or another -- and many people believe that it's only a...
Common mistakes new nurses make
Being a new nurse is exciting. After years of hard work, you finally get to do what you love. But doing the actual job can be intimidating and stressful, even after so much preparation and training.Just like anyone who is new to any position, you may make some...
The Nurse Licensure Compact: Not a reality for California
Are you a nurse (or student nurse) who dreams of working and traveling? If so, you need to understand the complicated process of obtaining a license to practice in more than one state -- and what it may take to maintain it.The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) was...
Informed consent: What every medical professional should remember
A patient's informed consent to treatment isn't just a legal formality that has to be gotten out of the way as quickly as possible. It's an important process and very much part of every medical professional's ethical obligation toward their patients.How can you make...
Social media and your nursing license: What you need to know
Social media is an integral part of American culture these days. People post about everything in their lives -- their greatest triumphs, their worst fears and even what they have for dinner.If you're a nurse, however, you have to watch what you post because it could...