Professional License Defense Information Blog

Dr. Granados is a pediatric endocrinologist in El Paso, Texas who is facing legal action for claims that he gave gender-affirming care to minors. Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued him and two other doctors, alleging they broke...

Guilty or Not, the Story Contains Lessons About Due Process A Louisiana surgeon accused of illegal sexual contact with patients was indicted and reportedly pleaded not guilty to various allegations of sexual wrongdoing. Several...

In April 2023, Dr. Mark Erasmus, a neurosurgeon in Albuquerque, lost his medical license. This happened after 26 patients claimed malpractice. Altogether, the claims led to $19 million in settlements. When they saw the 27th...

Mackenzie Trotter, an Iowa mental health counselor, was accused by her former employer of violating unspecified ethical standards but was unable to respond since she didn’t know what standards she was alleged to have...

Press reports continue to air the story of a Colorado physician fired for questioning her healthcare system employer’s refusal to offer end-of-life medical care in the form of physician assisted suicide. The state’s...

If you are a nurse or licensed medical professional charged with a crime, the authorities may not contact your state nursing or licensing board directly. Don’t assume that the board won’t find out, though. Your...

A Florida physician, Dr. Christopher Walker, has lost his medical license following an investigation into the death of one of his patients. Walker was performing a procedure known as a Brazilian butt lift on a patient when things...

State licensing boards have become increasingly over-zealous in their prosecution of so-called “professional boundary issues,” especially when those issues relate to the healthcare industry. While boards do have a...

Pennsylvania has become a model of efficiency in reforming occupational licensing. Where other states have failed, Pennsylvania has thrived. Under Governor Josh Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania has become one of the top 10...

A Nebraska nurse has lost her nursing licenses for at least two years following allegations of fraudulent practices tied to her weight-loss business, AR Virtual Health. Andrea Meisinger, an advanced practice registered nurse from...

The Virginia Department of Health Professions disciplined a nurse who was accused of verbally harassing a patient. The patient in question was a non-verbal toddler. The nurse defended her actions by claiming her words were...

As an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN), facing allegations of professional misconduct can be an unsettling and potentially career-altering experience. Not only can they face disciplinary action from the state medical board, but...

In December 2024, a Canadian nurse licensing agency enforced the stiffest penalty ever for unauthorized access to medical records. The nurse allegedly looked at unauthorized records and disclosed their content to other parties. To...

A New England nurse faced both disciplinary action and criminal charges after being accused of drug theft. He pled guilty and is scheduled to be sentenced in March 2025. As of January 2024, the state nursing board has suspended...

If you work in a profession that requires a license, such as nursing, you likely must follow strict guidelines set out by your licensing board. Failing to adhere to these rules can get you accused of misconduct and threaten your...

While the world lives out its day on social media, with millions of people using different platforms to create content and share their lives, some activities should probably remain off-camera. Yet many professionals have begun to...

A Rhode Island EMT agreed to a two-week suspension of their license and a year’s probation once the suspension was over after the state’s Department of Health found that the EMT had failed to properly complete and...

A local Virginia television station recently reported on the drug diversion suspensions of two local nurses. The nurses in question worked for Virginia clinics and hospitals and allegedly diverted opiate medications. The Virginia...

You’re under a great deal of scrutiny as a licensed medical professional. Since you’re dealing with patients, you have strict guidelines to follow from your employer and the state licensing board. If your personal...

A Rhode Island nurse was barred from practicing for one year after she falsely claimed to have shown up at work. The state’s Department of Health accused the licensed nursing assistant of fraud and patient abandonment. Being...