I was working for a doctor who does some things are considered "illegal" in the scope of the state medical board (I am now in a new job). I don't want his patients to get hurt...should I submit an anonymous letter informing the board of these practices so they can investigate it or just drop it? It is really bothering me.
2007-01-19 06:16:01 · 10 answers · asked by piscesski 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This isn't sour grapes- basically he is having a non-certified individual (i.e. not a radiologist) do x-rays for him. The doc actually told us once in a meeting not to tell anybody because he could get in trouble. I didn't say anything before because I didn't know if this would fall under the whistleblower protection...
2007-01-19 06:44:43 · update #1
You have to ask yourself, is there even the remote possibility that someone could be seriously injured from the doctors mistreatment? If so, you have a moral obligation to inform the authorities of the mistreatment or malpractice techniques. You should also sign the letter, that way any questions that may arise can be investigated thoroughly. You are protected by rights where the letter would be concerned. They have to keep this information private due to the legal issues involved.
2007-01-19 06:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by hot_story_writer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would telephone the State Medical Board as quickly as possible.
Even though a doctor would most certainly compare his against your credentials, certified doctors will take your information and go from there.
Best wishes!
2007-01-19 06:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL! so that you 2 were given canned because some different person that wasn't even in touch in the body contact became indignant by it?! quite? I mean what's the international coming to?! so long because the fellow you touched wasn't indignant i do not imagine it would want to count number. and also you should have a minimum of been verbally warned at maximum yet getting the boot became going too some distance. yet even though it truly is why I make it a level now to not contact everyone at artwork. inspite of in case you imagine it truly is possibility free they gained't.
2016-11-25 20:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor is doing things that are illegal or unethical, aren't his patients already getting hurt?
Maybe not in the short term but in the long term.
2007-01-19 06:23:41 · answer #4 · answered by cirestan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If what he is doing isn't hurting his or maybe even helping his patients personally I would leave it alone, but ultimately you are the one that will have to live with what ever decision you make.
2007-01-19 06:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bookkeeper 825 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how serious. If its something dealing with the treatment of patients then yeah. If its something like tax evasion i wouldnt bother with it. Someone will catch up with him sooner or later.
2007-01-19 06:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. but you should also wonder why you didn't before if you are worried about his patients.
if you can do so anonymously and feel you have to, please do. but it will probably mean more in court or at the board if you are willing to be a witness. this isn't just because you dislike him is it?
2007-01-19 06:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by uncle osbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If any patients are in any danger, you should definitely contact someone and tell them about it. It's the right thing to do legally and ethically.
2007-01-19 06:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Pinto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will continue to bother you until you send the letter. Do it!
2007-01-19 06:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of the way you have worded it - i would drop it
2007-01-19 06:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by BigD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋