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 habits or behavior aren't deemed appropriate for a medical provider, you could risk losing your license. Many doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals only understand the importance of this situation when they get accused of misconduct, such as intoxication at work.

If you're accused of having a substance abuse problem by your licensing board, you shouldn't try to defend yourself alone. You should call the Professional License Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm. We help medical providers nationwide defend themselves against sanctions from their licensing boards. Call 888-535-3686 or send us your information via our contact form.

Texas Doctor's License Is Suspended for Alleged Work Intoxication

The Texas Medical Board recently suspended the license of physician Adam Rance Corley, accusing him of being intoxicated at work. According to the board, Corley's “continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to the public welfare.” Allegedly, he had been intoxicated at work frequently and had been to rehab multiple times but didn't “properly delegate his prescribing authority” which has led to his temporary suspension. A suspension hearing will be held by the board to determine the next steps for Dr. Corely.

Substance Dependency Problems for Medical Professionals

Dependency on alcohol or drugs is problematic with any job, but it's especially concerning for licensed healthcare professionals like physicians and nurses. Many state medical boards prohibit their licensees from being intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs while caring for patients, and will take disciplinary action against anyone who violates these rules. If you're dealing with a substance abuse problem, however, you know that simply stopping is much harder than it seems.

State licensing boards understand this difficulty, and so many have designated rehabilitation programs for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare specialists. They can have their license put on probation or temporarily suspended while they complete a treatment program. This option can be beneficial for some licensed professionals, but not all. Your licensing board might impose restrictions on you while completing the treatment program that, on paper, seem feasible for you to complete but, in reality, are nearly impossible. By struggling to meet these requirements, you could end up losing your license anyway.

What to Do If You're Accused of Substance Abuse by Your Licensing Board

If your medical board suspends your license or notifies you of disciplinary action related to substance abuse or intoxication at work, you should contact the Lento Law Firm's Professional License Defense Team. We help physicians all over the country with threats to their licenses. We can negotiate with the board for you and try to minimize any negative outcomes as much as possible. We can also advise you on whether joining a state-sponsored treatment program in exchange for a lesser sanction is a good idea in your case or not.

To protect your medical license and your livelihood, call our Professional License Defense Team at 888-535-3686 or send us your information via our confidential contact form.