Medical License Defense - Page 7

P.S. is a licensed vocational nurse. While working as a home health nurse, P.S. aggressively handled a young child who was ventilator-dependent, used lewd language directed at the child and fell asleep during her shift. The mother of the child reported the conduct, which was caught on video, to the home health agency, which later …

E.U. is a licensed pharmacist. E.U. negligently allowed thousands of invalid prescriptions for controlled substances to be issued to clients. E.U. missed key factors and signs that she was filling invalid prescriptions over the course of two years. The Board initiated an investigation after the DEA investigated the pharmacy while E.U. was working. After an …

G.T. is a licensed pharmacist. After a physician negligently prescribed him with a controlled substance for back pain, he became addicted. When he could no longer get the prescriptions from his physician, he began stealing medications from his pharmacy while on duty. When the pharmacy discovered the theft, they reported his conduct to the DEA …

N.M. applied for a Texas Dental License in July 2020. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (the “Board”) denied his request based on a felony charge with no final disposition. Seven years earlier, N.M. received a deferred adjudication for a second-degree felony offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance and sentenced to 10 years …

Facts: T.C. is a licensed Physician Assistant since 2007. He had been disciplined by the Texas Physician Assistant Board for unprofessional and dishonorable conduct and for violating Board orders. The Board entered several Modification Orders afterwards for failure to comply with earlier Orders, including requirements for continuing medical education and restrictions on his license. On …

Facts: Our client, A.M., faced a complaint filed by the Department alleging that our client falsified a medical report and allowed a subordinate to practice outside his scope. The Department pursued the matter through the investigative phase and argued that our client committed acts which required discipline. Outcome: Through negotiations with staff counsel, Bertolino LLP …

Facts: Our client K.C., faced a complaint filed by her former employer alleging that she violated the Texas Administrative Code by creating a dual relationship with a former client. The Executive Council pursued the matter through the investigative phase and argued that our client should not have entered into a business relationship with her former client. Outcome: Through …

Facts: A former employer of JY’s filed a complaint against her for negligence and for failing to provide timely reports after treatment sessions. The Board requested a response to the complaint from JY. Outcome: Bertolino LLP submitted a written response and provided evidence showing that JY did submit a majority of her reports prior to her …

​​​Facts:  AU was a licensed physician until he signed an Agreed Board Order (“ABO”) suspending his medical license. Prior to signing the ABO, AU was investigated by the Texas Medical Board (“TMB”) for professional misconduct, two of which resulted in AU’s arrest. The order suspended AU’s license until his treating physicians could advise that he …

Facts:  RV hired our law firm to submit her application for licensure with the Texas Medical Board (“TMB”). RV had prior disciplinary history during her residency education, which she was required to disclose on her application. Our team submitted RV’s application and completed the proper forms that were required based on her educational history. Our …