Medical License Defense - Page 6

Our client, D.C., a former psychologist licensed outside Texas, encountered a challenge in their application for a license to practice psychology in Texas. Years ago, D.C. surrendered their license based on allegations they had on an improper relationship with a former client. After surrendering their license, D.C. had to close down their practice, settled related …

Our client, A.S., M.D., was terminated from their fellowship because they left an intern to watch a patient, so A.S. could attend to a personal matter. A.S. was available by phone and responded to a question posed by the intern via text message. However, under the circumstances, A.S.’s Fellowship Director considered leaving the premises improper. …

Our Client, A.G., was alleged to have violated their duty of fair dealing with respect to a geriatric patient with dementia (“Patient”). A.G. was sent to the nursing home where the Patient lived and conducted a full mouth assessment and x-rays, free of charge. A.G. observed severe periodontal disease, two irreparably broken teeth, and a …

Our client, P.A., was called before the TMB for an ISC due to two misdemeanor offenses on their record, which had been properly disclosed to DSHS. P.A. endured a tough time in their marriage, which resulted in charges related to domestic disputes. TMB alleged that the criminal offenses might indicate that he should not be …

The Texas Medical Board (“TMB”) assumed jurisdiction over Medical Radiologic Technologists (“MRTs”) on September 1, 2017. Previously, MRTs were under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”). As part of that transfer of jurisdiction, the TMB ran a dragnet background search on all licensed MRTs and set informal settlement conferences (“ISCs”) …

Under substantial stress and pressure from work, our client, E.B., illegally issued prescriptions to themselves. E.B. responded to their conscience and self-reported to the Board. The Board notified the police, and criminal prosecution began. E.B enrolled in the Peer Recovery Network and went to drug treatment for ninety days. After completing treatment, E.B. secured a …

T.H. is a veterinarian who was alleged to have kept inadequate records after being called out by police in the middle of the night to aid in the apprehension of two horses running loose on the side of the road. The horses were extremely malnourished and sick, so T.H. ordered they be euthanized. T.H. successfully …

T.H. is a psychologist who applied to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (the “Board”) for licensure. Shortly thereafter, T.H. received notice the Board was denying T.H.’s application due to the fact that a gap of greater than two years existed between the date of completion of T.H.’s hours of supervised experience and …

A.L. is a licensed psychologist who was alleged to have engaged in sexual improprieties with one of their patients. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (the “Board”) therefore began in investigation, requested a written response to the allegations, and set an informal settlement conference (“ISC”). After submitting a written response to the allegations, …

C.L. allegedly failed to follow the proper wasting procedures for medications at a large hospital in Houston, Texas and was accused of using the medication for herself. C.L. vehemently denied the allegations. In response to the complaint, C.L. hired our firm to compile all the required documentation and respond in writing to the Board’s investigators. …