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Sep 21 2018
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Paramedic Standing In Front of Medevac Helicopter

The Paramedic Disciplinary Process Explained

By Emergency Medical Services
California Emergency Medical Services Authority License Attorneys EMSA Enforcement Unit The California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) has an Enforcement Unit within its EMS Personnel Division. A number of investigators reporting to a chief investigator are assigned to the EMSA Enforcement Unit. Paramedic Investigation Request Form Complaints against paramedics are…
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Aug 15 2018
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After-Hours Drunk Driving? Yes, it’s Unprofessional Conduct

By Accounting, Acupuncture, Audiology, Behavioral Health, Building Construction Professionals, Cosmetology and Barbering, Dentistry, DMV, DUI, Education, Emergency Medical Services, Funeral Services, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Personal Services, Real Estate, Veterinary Medicine
One of the cases described by Kentucky board counsel Cheryl Lalonde was decided August 25, 2009 by the Court of Appeal of California, Third Appellate District. The ruling (Louis H. Watson v. The Superior Court of Sacramento County, Medical Board of California) involved a surgeon who had several DUI violations…
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Apr 05 2016
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Medical Board of California Department of Consumer Affairs Attorney Lawyer Law Firm Office

Medical board may not subpoena patient’s medical records while investigating psychotherapist’s alleged sexual misconduct absent compelling justification

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The California Medical Board, through Executive Director Kimberly Kirchmeyer, investigated Dr. Geoffrey Phillips, a licensed psychiatrist, based on an allegation that he had a sexual relationship with one of his patients, A.M.  After her therapy with Dr. Phillips ended, A.M. divorced her husband, S.M.  S.M. then filed a complaint with…
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Jan 07 2016
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California Board of Behavioral Sciences Psychology License Lawyer Attorney Law Firm Office

“Conditional suspension” not an option while psychologist’s criminal appeal pending

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A Board of Psychology did not err in choosing to revoke a psychologist's license once it learned that a conditional indefinite suspension, with jurisdiction to revoke, was not possible, the District Court of Appeal of Florida held June 6 (William Kale, Ph.D. v. Department of Health). The board hoped to…
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Jan 05 2016
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Licensing Board defense Law Firm In California

Traditional licensing: Storm clouds ahead?

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The traditional appointed board model for regulating the professions has been a fixture of state government for well over a century. But new models of delivering services, plus a pro-competition climate at the state and federal level, may be threatening the classic regulatory structure. The February 25 U.S. Supreme Court…
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