As an emergency room nurse, you deal very much in the here and now. Your job -- and patients’ lives -- depend on your ability to quickly evaluate and assess patients’ needs and conditions accurately in a fast-paced, stressful environment. You often won’t know much...
Doctor License Defense
How can I get my suspended or revoked California medical license reinstated?
In California, physicians are regulated by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Violations of the rules and regulations surrounding the practice of medicine may result in disciplinary action, including a suspension or...
Federation of State Medical Boards warns doctors about vaccine misinformation
Back in 2018, before anyone had heard of Covid-19, Dictionary.com designated “misinformation” as its word of the year. “Misinformation” was defined as “false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead.” It goes without saying that the...
Could anesthesia errors lead to a loss of a medical license?
If you are working with anesthesia and make a mistake that impacts a patient, then there is a risk that you could have a malpractice claim filed against you. You may also be at risk of losing your license to practice. Not all anesthesia complications are a result of...
How to cope with a medical negligence suit
Being a medical professional is a demanding job. You often have the life of a patient in your hands, and you need to be efficient, thorough and extremely skilled in order to provide them with the best possible care. But being able to provide them with the best...
You have a right to defend yourself against medical negligence claims
If you are being threatened with a medical negligence claim, you know how serious that is. You could lose your license and ability to practice medicine if the claim is proven true, and that’s a significant threat to your livelihood. The good news is that it’s often...
What to expect at your Medical Board of California disciplinary hearing
The Medical Board of California (MBC) is the state agency that issues licenses and disciplines surgeons, physicians and other health care professionals who violate the Business and Professions Code BPC § 3527, also known as the Medical Practice Act (MPA). The MBC...
Prescribing medications online? Be careful, or you could face fines and penalties
If you are working online with telehealth, you’re probably one of thousands of medical providers doing the same. There is one thing that you should be cautious of, which is prescribing medications without what would be considered an acceptable examination. There has...
Going against state medical laws could risk your license
A California doctor is under investigation by the California Medical Board for allegedly abusing her position by issuing unwarranted waivers for vaccines. The board claims her actions constitute gross negligence and put people’s lives at risk. While all medical...
Rebuild your life after addiction jeopardizes your career
Physicians have demanding, exhausting jobs. They have long hours and often have to be on-call even when they aren't actively working. Patients unknowingly demand emotional labor from physicians by telling their life stories instead of just explaining their symptoms....

