Nurses sometimes come to my office for a consultation regarding a licensing issue, and one of the first questions they ask is “can I go to jail for this?” The difference between jail-worthy offenses—criminal matters—and cases with “only” licensing consequences—civil matters—is not always clear, and depending on the conduct in question, the nurse’s case could […]

Anesthesiologists are particularly finding themselves scrutinized in the frenzy to punish anyone connected to the opioid crisis. There are also many other reasons for an allegation to arise, including patient boundary issues, alcohol and drug abuse, and misappropriation of patient money.  When anesthesiologists come to my office, they often ask what they should do if […]

Physicians are placed in complicated positions every day.  They must touch patients’ bodies and interact with patients in full or partial undress.  They must touch patients’ genitals in the course of exams. They deal with distraught patients.  On top of all of this, they have to maintain a positive bedside manner without appearing affectionate or […]