Mix-up
Posted in Case Reports on 29. Jan, 2010 | 3 Comments
Diagnosed with a chronic lung disease, Randy went to see Dr. Yates for help. Little did he know that he was putting his life in even more danger…
Woman Arrested for “Doctor Shopping”
Posted in News Stories on 28. Jan, 2010 | 4 Comments
Physicians win a round with 51 year old woman arrested for trying to illegally obtain medications through doctor shopping.
Former Hospital Executives Hired Fake (Homeless) Patients
Posted in News Stories on 27. Jan, 2010 | 2 Comments
Former hospital executives recruited the homeless to bill Medicare and Medi-Cal millions of dollars for their care–offering them money, food, and packs of cigarettes. The executives have agreed to a civil settlement after pleading guilty to fraud.
Surgical Tech Spread Hep-C, Plea Deal Rejected
Posted in News Stories on 25. Jan, 2010 | 6 Comments
Last year, a surgical tech from Colorado pleaded guilty to stealing syringes from hospitals and refilling them for patient use. In the process, she infected dozens of patients with Hep-C. A federal judge last week rejected the terms of her plea.
Virginia Nurse Sentenced to Prison for ID Theft
Posted in News Stories on 21. Jan, 2010 | 2 Comments
A nurse in Virginia stole the identities of patients from a nursing home and spent $14,000 using their identities.
Doccantmakeadecisionitis
Posted in Case Reports on 19. Jan, 2010 | 19 Comments
Young Natasha was out with her family enjoying her Christmas when she started to feel unwell. What followed would be a parent’s nightmare.
Another Patient Commits Suicide at Mental Hospital
Posted in News Stories on 14. Jan, 2010 | 2 Comments
A mental patient at the Patton State Hospital in California commits suicide, adding to a trend of suicides at state mental hospitals.