CASE SUMMARY A physician received censure and reprimand with a $1,000 fine, effective June 16, 2010, after being disciplined by the Connecticut State Medical Examining Board for failing to follow appropriate hospital protocol for verification of a patient and identification of a compatible unit of blood before initiating a transfusion during a surgery. The physician …
CASE SUMMARY A physician received censure and reprimand with conditions for three years and a $20,000 fine, effective May 20, 2010, after admitting guilt to charges of failing to follow infection control practices. This case highlights serious concerns regarding patient safety protocols and adherence to standard medical practices for preventing the spread of infections. The …
CASE SUMMARY A physician received censure and reprimand from the New York State Department of Health, effective November 22, 2010, after being disciplined by the New Hampshire State Board of Medicine for repeated negligent acts involving one patient. The physician did not contest the charge and successfully completed all terms of the order by January …
Case Summary This is a 2010 disciplinary case involving a physician licensed in New York who faced reciprocal action based on discipline imposed by another state. Dr. Martinez, an MD practicing in Virginia, was disciplined by the Virginia State Board of Medicine for negligence. The New York State Department of Health took reciprocal action, imposing …
