MEDIA
Khidir Abdulrahim – Psychiatrist – Sexual Misconduct
WalesOnline Psychiatrist laughed at one patient's scar and talked about sex with another, tribunal is told Jul 22, 2014 A psychiatrist laughed at a patient when she showed him a self-harm scar on her abdomen and told her to see a plastic surgeon if she wanted to “get rid of this fat”, a tribunal has heard. Dr Khidir Abdulrahim’s allegedly insensitive comment caused the patient with an eating disorder “huge distress”, it was said. Dr Adbulrahim allegedly behaved inappropriately towards three patients at a Powys hospital between May and August 2011. One stunned patient was left “in a spin” when [...]
Charles Parker – Psychiatrist prescribed escalating doses of Adderall – patient later committed suicide
The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA.) An Increased Dosage. A Suicide Victim. Lots of Questions By Elizabeth Simpson July 26, 2014 Psychiatrist Charles Parker Two psychiatrists who prescribed escalating doses of Adderall to a Virginia Beach man who later committed suicide are being asked to defend allegations against them by the state Board of Medicine, casting new light on a case that has received national attention. Dr. Waldo Ellison and Dr. Charles Parker, both psychiatrists in Virginia Beach, are accused in Virginia Board of Medicine documents of failing to adequately diagnose attention deficit disorder and monitor the drug they used to [...]
Carlos Warter aka Charles Warter aka Carlos Livio Warter-Goldhaker – Psychiatrist – Public Records
Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Charles Warter aka Carlos Warter - psychiatrist Carlos Warter was a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii. From December 2004 through December 2008, he fraudulently billed the Hawaii Medicaid program, Hawaii QUEST (the State's Medicaid managed care program), Hawaii Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TRICARE for services not provided and for inflated services. Through the false and inflated claims, Warter billed these programs approximately $1 million and received approximately $530,000 in purported reimbursements. Warter operated a psychiatry practice in Hawaii, but he frequently [...]
Keith Ablow
CNN's Brian Stelter Slams Fox News Psychiatrist Who Called Michelle Obama Fat The Huffington Post By Ryan Grenoble August 17, 2014 CNN's "Reliable Sources" host Brian Stelter called out Fox News psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow Sunday, condemning the doctor for remarks he made earlier this week regarding Michelle Obama's weight. "I watch Fox News every day," Stelter said, opening the segment, "and I learn a lot about conservative politics ... but may I strongly suggest that you not take its medical advice." "Speaking as a guy who was overweight growing up and who lost 90 pounds a few years ago, [...]
Thomas Puls – Psychiatrist – Sex with Patient (Confused Former Nun)
United Press International August 4, 1984 Dateline: MADISON, Wis. A Milwaukee psychiatrist should have his medical license revoked for having sexual relations with a patient who was a former nun, a hearing examiner has ruled. The psychiatrist, Thomas Puls, was charged by the State Department of Regulation and Licensing with engaging in sexual activity with the patient between 1967 and 1969. Even though the activity happened several years ago the State Medical Examining Board should revoke Puls' license, Hearing Examiner Donald B. Rittel wrote in a letter to the board. The board is scheduled to decide on the matter Sept. [...]
Clifford Jacobson – Psychiatrist – Convicted of Mail Fraud
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (New York) March 12, 2013 N.Y. disciplines psychiatrist from Brighton By Patti Singer Psychiatrist Clifford Jacobson A psychiatrist who in 2002 was convicted of mail fraud and disciplined by the state Department of Health is again on probation for new, unrelated charges. Dr. Clifford Jacobson of Vanguard Psychiatric Services, 1655 Elmwood Ave., Brighton, was placed on 36-month probation effective March 11, fined $10,000 and had his practice restricted by the Board for Professional Medical Conduct for charges relating to prescribing practices and record keeping. Jacobson did not contest the charge of negligence on more than [...]
Robert Kammerman – Psychiatrist, Grew Pot – Gave it to Patient he had Sex with
United Press International Dateline: Alfred, Maine June 6, 1985 A psychiatrist accused of seducing a patient and supplying her with marijuana and liquor -- despite knowing about her bout with alcoholism -- has agreed to a $165,000 out-of-court malpractice settlement. Dr. Robert Kammerman admitted no guilt in a document he signed releasing him from all claims filed by Martha Christiansen of Saco. Christiansen's attorney, Daniel Lilley, said the money was paid Wednesday. Christiansen, who brought suit in January, was Kammerman's patient from 1977 through the end of 1982 and claimed that during treatment for mental illness and alcoholism, she was [...]
Rehana Hussain, Psychiatrist – Criminal Charges Sought in Suicide
SoMdNews Woman continues quest for closure against Waldorf psychiatrist State board found doctor violated care standards in treating suicide victim by Jeff Newman June 25, 2014 Psychiatrist Rehana Hussain Armed with a final order from the Maryland Board of Physicians, a local woman plans to seek criminal charges in Prince George’s County against a Waldorf psychiatrist whom she blames for the 2005 suicide of her daughter. In its Dec. 30 order, the board found that Dr. Rehana Hussain failed to meet the appropriate standards for care and maintain adequate medical records during her five years treating Christine “Chrissy” Davis, [...]
David Buckley – Psychiatrist – Sentenced – marijuana smuggling operation
The Miami Herald February 6, 1985 EX-PSYCHIATRIST GETS PRISON TERM By Herald Staff 2525 Barcelona Dr., Miami, Fl David K. Buckley, formerly a Fort Lauderdale psychiatrist, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. Buckley, 39, of 2525 Barcelona Dr., was indicted last May by a federal grand jury in Maine for his involvement in a 1979 marijuana smuggling ring. On June 29, Buckley pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess marijuana with the intent to distribute it. At his sentencing Friday, a federal judge ordered him examined by psychiatrists before [...]
Paul Termansen – Psychiatrist – required to have chaperon when “treating” female patients
From the notice mentioned in the below story: "Termansen's office reception and patient encounter rooms will have legible signage posted about the chaperone requirement for female patients." The Province North Vancouver psychiatrist ordered to have chaperon present when treating female patients By The Province June 29, 2014 Psychiatrist Paul Termansen A North Vancouver psychiatrist has been ordered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. to have a chaperon present when treating female patients. The college imposed the interim condition on Dr. Paul Eric Termansen on June 16 after complaints from three former patients. The allegations included kissing [...]