The Florida Board of Medicine has disciplined a Gainesville radiation oncologist for delivering a high dose of radiation into the wrong lung of a 78-year-old patient. A settlement has been approved by the board imposing a letter of concern against the doctor and ordering him to pay a $7,500 fine and additional costs and attend five hours in brachytherapy quality assurance […]
Author Archives: Law Blog
19
Dec
Six Key Risk Factors for Auditors
In the recent edition of the Journal of Accountancy, the auditing of internal control over financial reporting, is listed as a topic that has received a lot of attention from the PCAOB this year, and is one of the key risk factors for the 2013 audit cycle, according to a new Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) alert. A […]
19
Dec
Florida Physician’s Medical License in Jeopardy
The Florida Department of Health’s Board of Medicine is trying to revoke the medical license of a Florida doctor who once practiced at the Back Center in Melbourne, Florida. There have been two complaints filed by the Florida Department of Health accusing the doctor of “inappropriately touching five women during treatment.” This doctor is now restricted from seeing female patients, and […]
19
Dec
Florida Nurse Suspended for Suspected Drug Use
A nurse employed at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida, had her license suspended this month for drug-related offenses which occurred in 2012. There was an emergency order from the Florida Department of Health issued this month. She worked at Oak Hill Hospital between 2010 and 2012, and was required to submit to a drug test last […]
20
Nov
Ocala Dentist Reinstated But May Not Return to Practice
A 33 year-old suspended Ocala dentist is now able to practice again under an agreement approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry on Friday. The dentist, in trouble over how he treated children, said he was not going to practice anymore and claimed he wanted to move on to another career. The 11-member Florida Board of Dentistry, adopted with […]
10
Oct
The Florida Board of Medicine Fines and Reprimands Miami Psychiatrist For Over-Prescribing
On October 4th., 2013, the Florida Board of Medicine reprimanded and fined a Miami psychiatrist $15,000, four years after becoming a symbol of over-prescribing medications. Also, the agreement called for him to be evaluated for mental and behavioral fitness, for his medical practice to be assessed for risks, and for him to reimburse the state more […]
17
Sep
Tampa Physician Gives Up License
A Tampa pain specialist recently voluntarily relinquished his license rather than fight the charge of inappropriate prescribing. This Tampa doctor faced a Florida Department of Health complaint filed last year that said he over-prescribed several types of painkillers to a patient. This same patient was sent to prison after being convicted of robbing pharmacies. When […]
11
Sep
Florida Dentist Has License Suspended
An Ocala, Florida dentist was accused of giving children powerful sedatives for routine procedures. The Florida Department of Health placed him on an emergency suspension, reported baynews9 out of the Tampa, Florida area. The Florida Department of Health said the dentist used powerful drugs like Demerol and Versed to sedate his pediatric patients. In one case, the dentist gave a child […]
10
Sep
Changes to Auditor Reporting Standards Proposed by PCAOB
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) issued proposed modifications to auditor reporting standards on August 13, 2013. These proposals will follow the process, including concept release issued over two years ago, discussing possible changes to the standard auditor’s report that would provide more useful information to investors. The two new standards proposed by the PCAOB are: 1. addressing the content […]
28
Aug
Florida Oral Surgeon Reaches Deal with State and Will Continue to Practice
A Pensacola, Florida, oral surgeon, Dr. David “Ty” Turbyfill, has reached a settlement agreement with the Florida Department of Health over alleged accusations of sexual misconduct with three sedated teenage patients. Dr. Turbyfill has denied the allegations. The Florida Board of Dentistry approved the agreement, allowing Dr. Turbyfill to continue his practice, paying a $10,000 administrative fine, and $4,630 […]