CASE ANALYSIS SUMMARY: The physician, an MD, agreed he could not defend against seven charges, including gross negligence, negligence on more than one occasion, fraudulent practice, filing a false report, ordering excessive tests and treatment, failing to maintain accurate patient records, and conduct that evidences moral unfitness. The physician surrendered his license with an $80,000 fine effective June 8, 2010.
Effective Date: 06/08/2010
Type of Doctor: MD (Medical Doctor)
Disposition Type: License surrender with fine (negotiated/agreement)
How many total charges? 7 charges
What specifications of charges were alleged?
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- Gross negligence
- Negligence on more than one occasion
- Fraudulent practice
- Filing a false report
- Ordering excessive tests and treatment
- Failing to maintain accurate patient records
- Conduct which evidences moral unfitness
How many patients were involved in each charge? Not specified in the visible information (though “more than one occasion” implies multiple instances/patients)
Which charges was the licensee guilty of (either via hearing or negotiated consent)? All 7 charges – the physician agreed he could not defend against the charges (effectively guilty by agreement)
Which charges was the licensee not guilty of? None – agreed he could not defend against any charges
Outcome/Penalties (specific to this case):
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- License surrender
- $80,000 fine