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...
Doctor License Defense
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....
Can you lose your medical license for a DUI?
No one wants to get a DUI, but it happens to thousands of people every year. Some of them are shocked. Others know that they shouldn’t have been driving. Either way, it can bring about fines, jail time, driver’s license suspensions and much more. But what about...
Escaping criminal prosecution does not mean your license is safe
As a doctor, it is vital to remember that the things you do outside of work could severely impact your medical career. Criminal convictions may lead to you losing your license. However, an ongoing case highlights that escaping criminal prosecution does not mean that...
An anonymous complainer could affect your medical license
Securing a medical license takes years of school and passing a test. You also have to have a clean personal history with limited or no criminal activity on your record. The California Medical Board handles licensing, and they also handle renewals and free vacations or...