A physician client came to Ray & Bishop, PLC, after receiving a Statement of Issues from the California Medical Board alleging that the client had a history of substance abuse and mental health concerns. The California Medical Board obtained the client’s medical history, and using the medical records from prior hospitals, alleged that the client
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Physician Given a Reprimand after the Medical Board Demanded a Five-Year Probation
The Medical Board of California brought an accusation against our doctor client for a 0.11% blood alcohol level drunk driving conviction. The Medical Board cited the fact that the physician admitted to the police officer that he was on call in demanding harsh punishment. In settlement negotiations, the Board’s minimum offer was a five year…
Medical Board Requests for Patient Records Can Spell Trouble
In response to a patient complaint, a report of a large malpractice settlement, or a report of a loss of privileges, among other reasons, the Medical Board of California may choose to investigate patient care. Often, to an unsuspecting California physician, the first sign of trouble is receipt of a request for patient records from…
Medical Board Investigations Closed Without Discipline
One of our most common case types is the Board investigation into criminal convictions suffered by licensees. We are very proud of our track record resulting in the almost all of these cases being closed without any adverse action by the Board. Only attorneys who regularly handle Board investigations can anticipate the Board’s concerns and…