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Patient’s Actions During Surgery Lead to License Suspension for Surgeon

Posted by Joseph D. Lento | Jun 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

As a medical professional, you're heavily scrutinized while on the job. If a patient is unhappy with the results of the care you provide, they can easily accuse you of malpractice. These accusations are taken seriously, and usually, an investigation is opened even if the patient has no real evidence. If your state's medical licensing board finds out you're under an investigation, it can suspend your license or put you on probation. 

An Indiana surgeon was accused of malpractice following a patient's decision to film him during surgery. His license was suspended and he now has to go up against the medical licensing board to defend himself or risk losing his license. If you have a similar issue on your hands, the Lento Law Firm can help. Call our Professional License Defense Team at 888-535-3686 or fill out our online form and a member of our team will get back to you. 

A Patient Records a Surgery and Claims Malpractice 

A surgeon in Indianapolis, Indiana, had his medical license temporarily suspended after being accused of malpractice. Dr. Scott Mimms was performing a routine surgery on a patient that didn't require the patient to be fully anesthetized. As a result, the patient was conscious and was using his phone during the surgery to pass the time. The patient ended up taking photos and videos of the surgery, which were later used to accuse Mimms of malpractice. The surgery in question happened in July 2020, but the patient didn't recover the photos and videos until April this year.  

In January 2023, Mimms had his license suspended by the Indiana Medical Licensing Board in connection with the same surgery. Mimms stated that he was following proper medical procedures for the surgery by allowing the patient to stay awake and providing Vicodin to help with the pain. Nevertheless, Mimms was accused of doing two medical jobs at once: surgery and administering anesthesia. 

Medical Professionals Pay for Patients' Bad Decisions 

The medical malpractice claims against Mimms are largely due to the recorded surgery. If the patient hadn't been filming, the licensing board might not have suspended Mimms' medical license. It's not uncommon for patient actions to lead to disciplinary accusations against doctors and surgeons. You might be following all standard procedures, but a patient's complaint or bad decision—such as filming during surgery—can invite intense scrutiny. 

What to Do If You're Accused of Malpractice 

If your state's medical board has suspended your license or taken other disciplinary actions against you, you should act quickly. Contact the Lento Law Firm's Professional License Defense Team. We can help you build a strong defense and stand up for your rights. Losing your medical license is more than just a slap on the wrist; it prevents you from making a living and even jeopardizes your career. 

Call our offices at 888-535-3686 to schedule a consultation. You can also send us your information, and a member of our team will get back to you. 

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