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California Psychiatrist David M. Gudeman Complains about his impending license revocation and allegations he negligently prescribed painkillers
Ventura County Star (California) Simi Valley psychiatrist fights license revocation; Doctor says errors made during inquiry By Tom Kisken November 29, 2013 Psychiatrist David M. Gudeman had two patients who died of drug intoxication A Simi Valley psychiatrist facing discipline over allegations he negligently prescribed painkillers to patients with addictions is challenging a regulatory board’s decision to take away his license. An administrative law judge ruled in October in a case brought by the Medical Board of California that Dr. David M. Gudeman wrongly prescribed opiates and other powerful medications. Two patients died of drug intoxication, according to board [...]
Russian Psychiatrist Vyacheslav Vesnin Gets Ten Years in Prison – encouraged orgies in front of children
Daily Mail Leader of sinister cult that carried out orgies in the presence of children is jailed in Russia for making youngsters worship sexual promiscuity By Will Stewart 6 November 2013 • Vyacheslav Vesnin, 47, was the 'guru' of a sinister cult that met for orgies • The sect, which operated in southern Russia, had hundreds of members • Cultists would meet for orgies, and take their children along to watch • Vesnin was given nearly ten years in prison, and four others were jailed too Psychiatrist Vyacheslav Vesnin The leader of a 'sect of perverts' which encouraged orgies [...]
New Jersey Psychiatrist Ranajit Mitra Suspended – Without Examing Patients He Negligently Wrote Prescriptions for Powerful Painkillers
The Star-Ledger Rahway psychiatrist's license temporarily suspended over painkiller prescriptions By Tom Haydon October 15, 2013 St George Behavioral Care, 2366 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ RAHWAY — A Rahway psychiatrist has agreed to a temporary suspension of his medical license over claims he negligently wrote prescriptions for powerful painkillers without examining patients, state officials said today. Dr. Ranajit Mitra has been temporarily prohibited from practicing medicine and writing prescriptions for the painkillers, some of which are addictive, under an interim consent agreement with the state Board of Medical Examiners, acting Attorney General John Hoffman said today. Mitra, 61, owner [...]
Patient Sues NY Psychiatrist Charlotte Murphy for Confidentiality Break – disclosed both confidential and false medical information
New York Daily News EXCLUSIVE: Brian Cashman’s alleged mistress suing doctor for leaking medical information to Yankees GM By Marianne Garvey and Lachlan Cartwright October 16, 2013 Brian Cashman’s mistress is suing her psychiatrist for leaking sensitive medical information to the New York Yankees General Manager. In a bombshell lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York and obtained by Confidenti@l, Louise Meanwell alleges her doctor Charlotte Murphy “disclosed confidential medical information” without her consent Meanwell – who also goes by the name Neathway — saw Murphy from August 2010 to January 10, 2012, according to Meanwell’s complaint. Meanwell [...]
Alabama Psychiatrist Mohammad Mohabbat Arrested – Sexual Abuse and Harassment of Patient
Tuscaloosa News Crime Beat Northport psychiatrist charged with sexual abuse Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 3:25 by crime.beat Psychiatrist Mohammad Mohabbat A Northport psychiatrist has been accused of sexual abuse against a patient. Dr. Mohammad Omar Mohabbat was charged with second-degree sexual abuse and harassment on Sept. 26. A grand jury indicted him that day after hearing evidence from an investigation conducted by the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit and other agencies, said homicide unit assistant commander Lt. Kip Hart. The investigation began after law enforcement received a complaint of improper conduct between Mohabbat and a patient. He was [...]
Canadian Psychiatrist Aubrey Levin Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Patients Wants New Trial
CBCNEWS Aubrey Levin remains on bail as appeal court ponders request Former court psychiatrist appealing 5-year sentence for sexually assaulting patients Oct 11, 2013 Psychiatrist Aubrey Levin Former court psychiatrist Aubrey Levin, who was convicted of sexually assaulting three of his patients, was in a Calgary courtroom today asking Alberta's Court of Appeal for a new trial. The three justices presiding over the case are now considering whether or not to grant his request. Levin remains on bail until the decision has been made. Defence arguments today largely focused on the credibility of the Crown's key witness and questioned [...]
California Psychiatrist Duke Fisher Closes Office Due to an Emergency – Yeah, He was Arrested for Drug Violations
KSBW Monterey doctor arrested in undercover prescription drug sting Dr. Duke Fisher accused of selling prescription drugs for cash Sep 05, 2013 By Brittany Nielson Psychiatrist Duke Fisher MONTEREY, Calif. — A Central Coast doctor was arrested for allegedly exchanging prescription drugs for cash, authorities said. Dr. Duke Fisher, a psychiatrist, has offices in Monterey and San Jose. He was arrested last week during an undercover operation when police said he made a deal in front of an undercover California Medical Board officer who was posing as a patient. The board received complaints about Fisher abusing prescriptions and exchanging [...]
“Renowned” Puerto Rico Psychiatrist Alfonso Madrid Arrested – Fraud
San Juan Star Noted Psychiatrist Among Those Held for Workers’ Comp Fraud By MARIA MIRANDA SIERRA September 6, 2013 Renowned psychiatrist Alfonso Madrid was one of the people arrested during a federal raid Thursday morning related to federal program fraud at the U.S. Labor Department, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico Rosa Emilia Rodríguez announced at a news conference in the Hato Rey sector of San Juan. Madrid, a well-known and respected doctor in Puerto Rico, is best known for his evaluation of the sexual assault victim in the case of former San Juan Security Commissioner Hilton Cordero. [...]
Tennessee Psychiatrist Sidney Moragne Prescribed Methadone without a License – Gets Slap on Wrist
Jackson Sun Jackson psychiatrist placed on probation by David Thomas Aug. 16, 2013 Psychiatrist Sidney Moragne The Board of Medical Examiners of the state of Tennessee has placed Dr. Sidney Moragne on probation for a period of no less than three years. Moragne is a psychiatrist with a private practice in Jackson. The Jackson Sun attempted to reach Moragne at his office but was told he was on vacation. He was placed on probation by the board for prescribing methadone for methadone maintenance to patients of his private practice without a license required by the Tennessee Department of Mental [...]
Australian Psychiatrist Vincent Victor Berg Accused of Sexually Assaulting Boy
The Gold Coast Bulletin (Australia) August 15, 2013 Accused of assault Psychiatrist Vincent Berg A FORMER Queensland Health psychiatrist is on trial accused of indecently assaulting a teenager 13 years ago. Vincent Victor Berg, 61, was employed at the Townsville Mental Health Unit in 2000 when he allegedly touched the genitals of a 15-year-boy during a physical examination. Berg, who now lives on the Gold Coast, yesterday pleaded not guilty in the Southport District Court to one count of indecent treatment of a child. Crown prosecutor Mark Whitbread said Berg went to the family's Aitkenvale home in late 2000 [...]