A physician's license to practice medicine is his or her most valuable asset. It is the key to a successful career after years of study, determination, and hard work. Doctors take their licenses seriously, and so do state medical boards. State boards will not hesitate to bring disciplinary action against anyone who is suspected of any kind of misconduct. An Oklahoma doctor recently learned this after the state medical board accused her of unprofessional conduct and suspended her license after she falsely claimed patient records were unavailable due to a cyberattack.

If you are a physician, surgeon, nurse, or other medical professional and are facing disciplinary action, you must immediately take steps to save your license. The best thing you can do is to seek skilled and experienced legal counsel by contacting the Lento Law Firm. The firm's Professional License Defense Team knows what to do when a medical license is at risk and can help you through what can be a stressful and confusing time. The team will explain how the disciplinary process works, answer your questions, and guide you toward the best outcome possible. The team can help no matter where you are in the country. Give us a call to discuss your case at 888-535-3686 or contact us using this online form.

Seventy Complaints Were Filed Against Oklahoma Doctor

According to an order issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, Dr. Amy Liebl Darter agreed to the suspension of her license after the state received more than 70 complaints about her. The majority of the complaints concerned patients who were unable to obtain copies of their medical records from Darter, whose practice focuses on the treatment of allergies. When contacted by the board about the complaints, Darter said she could not access patient records due to a cyberattack.

The board contacted the third-party company that managed Darter's patient records and learned that no cyberattack had taken place and the records were available, the order said. Upon further investigation into the matter by the board, Darter made “unverified, troubling, and incredible statements regarding further targeting of herself, her practice, and her family,” the order said.

Oklahoma accused Darter of unprofessional conduct, and she agreed that the board could find her guilty of the allegations, according to the order. Darter also agreed to the suspension of her license. The suspension will remain in effect until she undergoes a mental health evaluation and a drug and alcohol evaluation, the board's order said.

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A license to practice medicine can be called into question in any number of situations. No one wants this to happen, of course, but sometimes it does. If you or a family member are a medical professional and your license is in jeopardy, you must take the accusations seriously, even if you think they are baseless. One allegation of wrongdoing can throw your world into a tailspin. You need a strong defense, and the Lento Law Firm and its experienced Professional License Defense Team can help you fight for your license. We can assist you regardless of your location. Reach out to us at 888-535-3686 or fill out this form online.