Professional License Defense Information Blog

A New York EMT may lose his license after he was captured on video refusing to help a patient. In place of the state’s normal disciplinary process, the man argued he has the right to a jury trial. New York Courts disagree. If...

Artificial Intelligence is moving faster than anyone can keep track of. In many states, legislative sessions run about 60 to 90 days. That means that if laws and regulations are going to be put in place about AI use in any...

There’s no demographic that’s more dependent on professional, compassionate caregivers than those in memory care. Occasionally — and unfortunately — that means a single bad day in such a facility can become a legal and...

A healthcare professional does not need to be accused of leading a criminal scheme to face a licensing investigation. In many cases, nurses, administrators, therapists, and other staff members become targets because they allegedly...

Many healthcare professions rely on random testing to help ensure that nurses and other healthcare professionals are not under the influence of drugs. The goal of this testing is, of course, to ensure patient safety. But these...

State boards closely monitor licensed professionals. Those who are accused of violating the standard of care or professional ethics can face significant consequences, including license revocation. As a result, if you face a...

Catholic nuns who operate a nursing facility in New York are suing the state over New York’s LGBTQ Long‑Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights. The nuns are claiming that the state law is forcing them to provide...

You don’t have to look far to find complex (and sometimes, heated) debates about the future of AI. What was once limited to sci-fi movies and novelty applications is now mainstream, reaching across industries and interests. From...

A recent change in Minnesota law is drawing national attention, and for good reason. New legislation easing liquor license requirements for nursing homes is opening the door to “happy hour” style programming in long-term care...

Most healthcare professionals know the feeling of leaving a brutal shift with nowhere to put the stress. It is not surprising that some people turn to TikTok to vent. A quick post can feel harmless, especially if no names are...

When you log into your Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, you might see a patient’s vitals like height and weight right next to a three-digit number known as a Narx Score. The primary engine behind these scores...

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) quietly record far more than patient notes. Behind the scenes, they log timestamps, user IDs, and activity histories, and all of that information becomes valuable if you’re facing a...

Social media has become a powerful platform for medical professionals. Doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical practitioners can reach tens of thousands of followers on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly...

Emergency rooms are high-stress environments by design. Add armed agents, surveillance, and the knowledge that a patient’s next stop may be detention, and the stakes rise instantly. For clinicians, even well-meaning...