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Michael Rater, Mass. psychiatrist, “committed libel when he told company an employee was unfit to return to work”
Law360 Psychiatrist Retaliated After Legal Threat, 1st Circ. Told By Aaron Leibowitz September 4, 2019 Psychiatrist Michael Rater A psychiatrist committed libel when he told Atrius Health an employee was unfit to return to work, the employee's attorney told the First Circuit on Wednesday, saying the psychiatrist was illegally retaliating after he learned the employee might sue him. Even though Dr. Michael Rater was protected by so-called conditional privilege when he was contracted to evaluate Alan Zeigler's ability to continue working at Atrius, Rater acted maliciously and therefore can still be held liable for defamation, said Chip Muller [...]
Bassam Awwa, New London psychiatrist, agrees to pay $3.3 million settlement to feds for overbilling drug tests
The Day New London psychiatrist to pay $3.3 million for overbilling of urine drug screen tests March 15, 2019 By Karen Florin Psychiatrist Bassam Awwa New London area psychiatrist Dr. Bassam Awwa, and his medical practice, Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, have agreed to pay a $3.3 million settlement to the federal and state governments for overbilling Medicare and Medicaid for drug and alcohol urine tests. U.S. Attorney John H. Durham announced Friday that Awwa and his practice, known as CBHA, entered into a civil settlement agreement in which they will pay $3,382,004 to resolve allegations that they violated the [...]
David Sosin, Tustin Psychiatrist – Ordered to Cease and Desist for incompetence, gross negligence and excessive prescribing
OCWeekly STATE SLAPS PSYCHIATRIST DR. DAVID SOSIN WITH CEASE PRACTICE ORDER By Matt Coker February 20, 2019 Psychiatrist David Sosin A Tustin psychiatrist with a long history of discipline by the Medical Board of California was recently slapped with a cease practice order. Dr. David Sosin’s license to practice medicine in the state had been placed on five years probation with several conditions, one of which was that he have his practice monitored by a board-approved physician or surgeon. Sosin’s monitor became unavailable, which kicked in a 60-day deadline for him to find a replacement. That didn’t happen, so [...]
Peadar O’Grady, Irish Psychiatrist, severely criticized for diagnoses of ADHD cases – wants job back after being suspended for more than 3 years
The Irish Times Consultant psychiatrist suspended from job takes High Court proceedings By Aodhan O'Faolain July 23, 2018 Psychiatrist Peadar O’Grady A consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist suspended from his job for more than three years has brought High Court proceedings aimed at halting a “flawed” investigation and allowing him return to work. Dr Peadar O’Grady, the court heard, rejects any claims against him of alleged serious professional misconduct over referral practices concerning patients to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMS) for Laois/Offaly. Dr O’Grady, based in Portlaoise, says he is being scapegoated in respect of under resourcing [...]
Larissa Panieri-Peter, South Africa Psychiatrist – Judge throws out her report
TimesLive SOUTH AFRICA Rohde trial adjourned as judge throws out psychiatrist's report By Philani Nombembe June 10, 2018 Psychiatrist Larissa Panieri-Peter The Jason Rohde murder trial was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday after his counsel complained it had been “contaminated”. This was after Judge Gayaat Salie-Hlophe dismissed a report by defence witness Dr Larissa Panieri-Peter‚ a specialist forensic psychiatrist. Salie-Hlophe ruled that there was no need for Panieri-Peter to be cross-examined by the state as her report relied on information from anonymous sources. On Monday‚ Panieri-Peter handed in a 43-page report based on a psychiatric assessment she conducted on Rohde [...]
Donald Grant, Aussie Psychiatrist, Under Fire for his book – “sensational rubbish” divulges personal patient info
ABC.net.au Queensland Health refers former psychiatrist to corruption watchdog over book on murderers By Brittney Klein and Lexy Hamilton-Smith June 14, 2018 Psychiatrist Donald Grant Queensland Health has asked the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) to consider whether "potential corrupt conduct" was involved in the publication of a new book by former government psychiatrist Donald Grant on 10 murderers he examined. At the behest of Queensland Health, the matter is also being investigated by the health ombudsman. It comes after Sonia Anderson, the mother of murder victim Bianca Girven, accused Dr Grant of betraying victims of crime and breaching [...]
James Watt, NY Psychiatrist – his “gas therapy” killed a patient – pleaded guilty to homicide
Midland Daily News New York Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty April 23, 2002 Psychiatrist James Watt A psychiatrist whose "gas therapy" killed a patient last year pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and agreed to stop practicing medicine in a deal that will keep him out prison. James Watt, 73, admitted that he caused the death of Leah Grove, 38, in his office on April 19, 2001. In exchange for pleading guilty Tuesday and giving up his medical license, Watt got a sentence of conditional discharge, a form of court-supervised probation. Watt had been treating Grove for mild depression. His plea [...]
BARTHOLOMEUS LAKEMAN, UK PSYCHIATRIST, SCORED BADLY ON COMPETENCE TESTS, HAS NOW BEEN DENIED LICENSURE
Evening Express Struck-off Aberdeen doctor fails in bid to return to medical profession by Dale Haslam May 8, 2018 Psychiatrist Bartholomeus Lakeman A doctor who lost his job working in Aberdeen has failed in an attempt to get back into the profession. Dr Bartholomeus Lakeman was employed by NHS Grampian as a doctor in child and adolescent psychiatry in Aberdeen between 2004 and 2010. He was struck off in 2012 after concerns were raised to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) that his low performance levels could put patient safety at risk. Earlier this year, Dr Lakeman applied to [...]
Korean Psych Kim Hyun Chul may be losing his license – diagnosed celeb without meeting face to face
allkpop Psychiatrist who publicly diagnosed Yoo Ah In with hypomania may be losing his license By jennywill March 12, 2018 Psychiatrist Kim Hyun Chul Psychiatrist Kim Hyun Chul, who previously came under fire for publicly diagnosing actor Yoo Ah In of hypomania based solely on the actor's SNS activity, will be expelled from the Korean NeuroPsychiatric Association (KNPA). After Yoo Ah In became furious with the doctor, the doctor had tried to excuse himself by saying "But I did not become licensed so I could 'Stay put'. To me, it is a duty." He had ultimately deleted and apologized [...]
UK Psych Valerie Murphy suspended – “impaired conduct”
The Guardian Psychiatrist suspended for 12 months after man drowned in epileptic fit By Josh Halliday February 21, 2018 Psychiatrist Valerie Murphy A senior psychiatrist has been suspended for 12 months following the death of a vulnerable teenager who suffered an epileptic fit and drowned in a bath at an NHS care unit. Dr Valerie Murphy was the lead clinician responsible for treating Connor Sparrowhawk, 18, who died weeks after arriving at Slade House in Oxford in July 2013. The psychiatrist, who now works in Cork, Ireland, admitted failing to spot the warnings signs before the teenager’s death while [...]