Kansas Healthcare Professionals – The Vaccination Debate

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As a Kansas healthcare professional, whether a physician, nurse, physician’s assistant, or respiratory therapist, among others, you know all too well that vaccinations are a very hot topic.  Over the past few years, there has been a growing movement supporting the contention that vaccinations cause more harm than good, such as various forms of Autism.  While it is unclear whether or not vaccinations can cause Autism, it is certainly something that has enough people bothered to join in a movement that has sparked a very controversial debate.  No matter what your opinion may be about vaccinations, as a Kansas healthcare professional, you will be facing a lot of questions from patients.

Answering Tough Questions

You can only communicate what you know to patients, whether you communicate information you learned in school or from practicing in the field.  Sometimes there are no good answers to any one question, and the vaccination debate is one where many people are not satisfied with the answers they are receiving.  Many patients feel confused and do not know who to blame when they feel they have been misinformed.  Many people do not know what to believe, as they are receiving information both for and against vaccinations.  As a Kansas healthcare professional, it is your job to ensure you answer a patient’s questions using your particular professional knowledge.  It is always best to keep your own opinions of out the equation, as your opinions may be considered as opposed to your professional judgment.

The vaccination debate is only one of many healthcare debates that surfaces for a period of time and then calms down for a while.  The recent outbreak of Measles has resulted in a very negative view of anti-vaccine activists.  This is a situation where you, as a healthcare professional, may wish to explain to a patient why it is important to vaccinate from a medical standpoint, and not so much from a personal standpoint.  This often can be difficult with controversial issues, especially in cases where you, as the healthcare professional, hold a view that may not be shared by other healthcare professionals.

Protecting Your Kansas Healthcare License

As long as you continue to follow the rules of your profession and do your best to provide quality medical care, there is nothing you can otherwise do to convince patients of any one thing.  You will come across patients who you fundamentally disagree with, and in such cases, you have to be as strong as possible, cordial and professional.  It is okay to vent and discuss issues outside the workplace, but having a positive image to your patients (even those unruly ones) is key to having a successful and reputable career in the state of Kansas.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

Whether your Kansas professional license is at risk, or you simply have unanswered questions, taking the step to consult with a skilled attorney is one that can reduce a significant amount of stress that you are dealing with.  No matter what the reason may be for why your professional license is at risk, an impartial, and non-judgmental attorney can help you resolve a tricky situation.  At the Sanger Law Office, Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney Danielle Sanger has an enormous amount of experience helping a wide variety of Kansas professionals keep their professional licenses.  While no results can be guaranteed, Ms. Sanger utilizes all available resources to ensure you are doing everything in your power to reach a fair result.  Ms. Sanger is a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, and she routinely relies on this past experience to provide her clients with excellent legal representation.  If you would like to schedule a free consultation to discuss your situation with Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.

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Can a Prior Criminal Conviction Impact Your Current Kansas Professional License?

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There are numerous Kansas professionals whose pasts are not necessarily squeaky clean.  Some have prior DUIs on their record while others may have drug possession convictions or a prior assault or battery conviction.  Whatever the crime may be, it can certainly be more difficult for a Kansas professional with a criminal background to get past the “character and fitness” portion of the licensing criteria.  Unfortunately, many people are deterred from pursing higher education or obtaining any other employment that requires licensure if they believe from the start that their criminal past will be a major stumbling block.

How to Demonstrate Your Ability to be a Law-abiding Kansas Professional

No matter what blemish you have on your record, the absolute worst thing you can do is fail to disclose the prior criminal conduct to your profession’s licensing board.  Some individuals have been completely barred from obtaining licensure after failing to report their criminal history.  Kansas licensing boards are more likely to be lenient on those who are honest about their past and demonstrate why they are fit to practice their profession in the state of Kansas.  Ways in which you can demonstrate your good character include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Present affidavits from friends, family members, co-workers, and others who can attest to your good character;
  • Provide documentation of your solid work history;
  • Provide documentation of how your criminal matter was resolved, and what you did to overcome the matter; and
  • Explain in writing why you believe your criminal history should not negatively affect your ability to be a licensed professional in the state of Kansas.

Members of each Kansas professional licensing board are aware that people make mistakes, and that certain conduct may not be reflective of who a person truly is and how that person can contribute to the state of Kansas.  As such, no matter how serious you believe your criminal history may be, there are likely steps you can take that will help you obtain and keep your Kansas professional license.

Should I Speak with an Attorney?

Depending on the particular facts of your situation, speaking with a professional license defense attorney may be a good idea just to have a clearer picture of the obstacles you may be facing.  It may turn out that your criminal past has no bearing on your ability to become a licensed physician, attorney, or veterinarian, among other professions.  In other cases, however, your criminal past may make it a little more difficult for you, but not impossible, to become a Kansas licensed professional.  In such cases, an attorney can assist you in any way possible to ensure you are doing everything you can to obtain and keep your professional license.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

We all deserve another chance in life.  By making the decision to pursue a career in the state of Kansas, you have put your past behind you.  While many individuals with a criminal history are able to obtain a Kansas professional license, other individuals may be further scrutinized, depending on the nature of the prior criminal conduct.  Whether you already have a Kansas professional license, or you are trying to get one, and are concerned about a prior criminal matter, you should allow a seasoned Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney to evaluate your situation.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office is a skilled Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney with extensive experience helping Kansas professionals fight disciplinary action and keep their professional licenses.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Danielle Sanger has a unique perspective not shared by many other attorneys.  With Ms. Sanger’s guidance, you will have a better understand of your situation and what you need to do to protect your professional license.  To schedule your free consultation with Ms. Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.

Kansas Professionals – How False Allegations Can Harm Both Your Reputation and Your License

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A natural consequence of offering your services to clients and patients is that some clients and patients will not be satisfied with the services they have received.  It is nearly impossible to please everyone, and it is inevitable that you may receive complaints in many shapes and forms.  When such complaints are unfounded and have no basis at all, your professional reputation and license are a little more at risk.

Even though baseless complaints are likely to lead nowhere for the accuser, fellow patients and clients may spread rumors that put your reputation in a very negative light.  When you are facing allegations that have the potential to harm your reputation, and if there is never any proof that such allegations are based on fact, your reputation may recover quickly.  Rumors do cause a significant amount of stress, but they are only rumors, and rumors eventually go away when no proof exists to verify their truth.

What You Should Do if You are Facing False Allegations

If your patient or client has accused you of something you simply did not do (such as sexual harassment, for example), it is important that you keep accurate notes of every instance you come into contact with this patient or client.  You may also consider notifying both your insurance carrier and your profession’s licensing board, documenting your side of the story.  By being upfront and indicating that a particular client or patient has accused you of something, you are bringing the issue to light so that it can be resolved right away.

However, before deciding to contact your profession’s Kansas licensing board, it may be well worth your time to discuss your situation with an attorney highly familiar with professional licensing laws, and other rules and regulations governing most professions in the state of Kansas.  An attorney can help you evaluate your situation to determine what the substance of the false allegations are, how such allegations have affected your reputation, and how such allegations have the potential to harm your Kansas professional license.  Troubleshooting a situation from the forefront will reduce an enormous amount of unnecessary stress that comes along with ignoring a client or patient’s repeated false allegations.  An attorney can help you stop the continued effort by another to harm your reputation and put your professional license at risk.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

Whether you are a physician, an attorney, an accountant, or veterinarian, among many other professions, your reputation is crucial to your success.  If you do not have a good reputation, your peers and your community will look down upon you, and perhaps for no good reason at all.  If your Kansas professional license is at risk, no matter what the reason may be, it is important that you speak with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney as soon as possible.  It is always best to address a problem head on and ask quickly.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office is a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney with the necessary tools and experience to help any Kansas professional fight to keep his or her license.  While some allegations may have truth to them, many others are unfounded and can have harmful effects on your career.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Danielle Sanger has strong advocacy skills that enable her to fight for her clients’ rights and interests to the fullest extent possible.  If you would like to speak with Danielle Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353 to schedule your free consultation.

Kansas Accountants – How Attention to Detail Can Protect Your Professional License

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The beginning of the year is always an extremely busy time for Kansas accountants, but in reality, accountants never really have a break.  Taxes and other financial matters must be dealt with on a regular basis, all year round.  Looking at numbers all day can result in situations where some corners are cut.  Further, accountants who work late are more likely to make small mistakes that can have a significant impact on a client’s tax return.  For example, if a client’s income is under-reported because the accountant did not enter the proper financial information, the client may not be paying the total amount of tax actually owed.  This can result in a tax lien being placed on a client’s credit.  While such situations where accountant error is the result of underpayment can be remedied, the process is often difficult and time-consuming.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes that Can Harm Your Kansas Accounting License

As a Kansas accountant, you work diligently to ensure all numbers are accounted for, and that each client’s taxes and other financial matters are being handled properly.  However, anyone can make mistakes, even with careful attention to detail.  Because accountants tend to be perfectionists and make few mistakes, they may become comfortable giving something only one proofread.  But, sometimes one proofread is not enough.  When it comes to such important matters as other peoples’ taxes, it takes additional proofreading and analysis to ensure nothing has been left out.

While you are bound to make mistakes during your career, such mistakes are likely to be resolved, and your Kansas accounting license may not be affected in any way.  In situations where an error is much more serious, an unhappy client may wish to submit a complaint to the Kansas Board of Accountancy, or even seek legal action against you.  In such cases, the first thing you should do is speak with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney.

Even though a mistake has harmed a client in some way, the issue can likely be resolved in a reasonable manner.  If you fight disciplinary proceedings on your own, you may make decisions that are not in your best interests.  By working alongside an attorney, you will be placing your rights and interests in the hands of a legal professional who will seek to further those rights and interests in an effort to help you keep your professional license.

Contact Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office Today to Schedule Your Free Consultation

Most professions require a significant amount of close attention to detail, but when it comes to accountants, this obligation is taken to an entirely new level.  With individuals’ finances at stake, every step you make is crucial, as any small mistake could have a negative impact on one’s tax record.  Given that so much is at risk for both you and your clients, extensive proof-reading is an absolute necessity for any accountant.  While this may seem like old news, many Kansas accountants have made small mistakes that had large consequences simply because of an oversight.  If you are facing the potential loss of your Kansas accounting license or simply have questions about your license, you should consider speaking with a Kansas Professional License Defense Attorney as soon as possible.  Danielle Sanger of the Sanger Law Office devotes her law practice to helping Kansas professionals face a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, helping clients keep their professional licenses.  As a former Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, Danielle Sanger is a well-rounded attorney with the necessary advocacy skills to fight for you to the fullest extent possible.  If you would like to schedule a free consultation to speak with Ms. Sanger, contact the Sanger Law Office today by calling (785) 979-4353.