The following information was obtained from Florida’s Department of Health’s website: The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine will be meeting for hearings on the following dates: 2014 Meeting Schedule January 3, 2014 Orlando, Florida Agenda Deadline: November 28, 2013 April 4, 2014 Orlando, Florida Agenda Deadline: February 25, 2014 June 6, 2014 Orlando, Florida Agenda […]
Category Archives: Florida License Issues
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Dec
Florida Physican Reprimanded for Delivering Radiation to the Wrong Lung of His Patient
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
21
Aug
Interactive Website Launced by Florida Board Of Pharmacy
The following information was obtained from Tallahassee’s ‘Capital Soup:’ TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Board of Pharmacy has launched an updated, interactive website to improve communication between Board members and those they serve. The website, www.FloridasPharmacy.gov, is newly designed to enhance transparency, provide better public service to constituents, and increase the accessibility of services. This site contains valuable […]