Long Island healthcare license defense attorney Jason Bassett releases a new article (https://jbassettlaw.com/practice-items/medical-professionals/) on his website that discusses the common complaints filed against medical workers in New York. The lawyer mentions that a healthcare professional who is charged with professional misconduct risks losing their license to practice.
According to the Long Island healthcare license defense attorney, “Accusations of misconduct or wrongdoing can result in an investigation by the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct(OPMC) or the New York State Education Department’s Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). The consequences of a finding against you can be devastating to your career, and can include loss of license, probation, censure, or a letter of reprimand.”
The lawyer explains that doctors who are under investigation by the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct or OPMC, risk disciplinary actions that can have serious effects on their career and their ability to practice medicine. OPMC is in charge of investigating complaints against physicians and other specialist assistants.
Attorney Jason Bassett also enumerates the common reasons that may cause a healthcare professional to be sanctioned. These reasons include insurance & billing fraud, substance abuse, and sexual misconduct. If a healthcare professional is found guilty of any of these charges, they may be subject to disciplinary action and the revocation or suspension of their license.
In the article, the defense lawyer mentions that the New York State Education Department’s Office of Professional Discipline, or OPD, is the one who is in charge of investigating allegations of misconduct for Nurses, Dentists, Pharmacists, Chiropractors, and Physical Therapists.
Furthermore, attorney Bassett also lists the reasons why the aforementioned healthcare professionals may be charged with misconduct. These reasons include drug diversion, practicing while impaired by drugs or alcohol, practicing with a mental disability, being convicted of a crime, practicing fraudulently, physically or sexually abusing patients, failing to maintain appropriate records, and filing false reports.
Lastly, the defense attorney emphasizes the importance of having a skilled lawyer when facing charges of medical misconduct. An experienced attorney may be able to help the accused understand their rights and receive a favorable outcome in the case.
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