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Eleven psychiatrists disciplined at Japanese hospital – fraudulent applications. Largest newspaper in the world “astounded by the lack of morals”
The Yomiuri Shimbun Weed out fraudulent applications for special status of designated psychiatrist April 21, 2015 Executives of St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital bow in apology during a news conference in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 15. (The Asahi Shimbun) Executives of St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital bow in apology during a news conference in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 15. (The Asahi Shimbun)[/caption] We are astounded by the lack of morals of people engaged in medical services at a hospital. It is vital that a thorough investigation is conducted into whether inappropriate medical examinations [...]
Anthony Claxton, Texas Psychiatrist, Scheduled to retire in 76 days, But Resigns instead to avoid facing Disciplinary Charges for accepting $231,000 from Drug Company
Texas Tribune Terrell State Psychiatrists Resign After Accusations by Ryan McCrimmon April 17, 2015 Psychiatrist Anthony Claxton Two psychiatrists at Terrell State Hospital resigned this week after being told they would face disciplinary action for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from a pharmaceutical company to promote the drug Seroquel, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. According to agency documents, Dr. Anthony Claxton, the hospital's clinical director, and Dr. Lisa Perdue, a psychiatrist, received large amounts of money from pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to promote the company’s drugs to other doctors and state regulators. Claxton and Perdue [...]
Scientologist radio show guest called shock treatment “barbaric” – so psychiatrist sued him – for $1M – claimed remarks made him impotent (psychiatrist had performed 45,000 shock treatments)
Fort Lauderdale News SHOCKED! Psychiatrists Claims Scientologists' criticism made him impotent By Stephen d'Oliveira Staff Writer November 19, 1980 Electric Personality A West Palm Beach psychiatrist is suing the controversial Church of Scientology for more than $1 million, claiming verbal attacks by church officials harmed his reputation and made him sexually impotent. Dr. Lionel Blackman, a staff psychiatrist for Lake Hospital in Lake Worth, names the Churches of Scientology of Florida and California, a Scientologist minister and the Committee for the Protection of Patients' Rights as defendants in the trial, which began yesterday in Broward Circuit Court. The suit, [...]
Ravi Shenava, 64-year-old Canadian psychiatrist, charged with sexual assault
Blackburn News Psychiatrist Accused Of Sexual Assault By Matt Weverink April 23, 2015 A 64-year-old man is charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident at a psychiatrist’s office. Police say a 28-year-old woman attended Windsor police headquarters on January 30, 2015 to report an incident that took place earlier that same day. On March 9, 64-year-old Ravi Shenava showed up at police headquarters and was charged with one count of sexual assault in connection with the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor police or Crime Stoppers. Ravi Shenava
Duc Qui Nguyen, CA psychiatrist, arrested for grand theft
Los Angeles Times DOCTOR ACCUSED OF MEDI-CAL FRAUD PLEADS NOT GUILTY By LESLIE BERKMAN October 28, 1993 State authorities have accused a psychiatrist of operating a Medi-Cal mill in the Westminster Vietnamese community, defrauding the state of more than $1 million. Dr. Duc Qui Nguyen, who was arrested Sunday at his Anaheim Hills home, has pleaded not guilty to charges that include grand theft, submitting false Medi-Cal claims to the state and writing prescriptions for controlled substances without sufficient medical cause. The charges were filed in Orange County Superior Court by the state Attorney General's Office. Don Kennedy, a supervising [...]
Steven Taylor, psychiatrist, booked into jail – child pornography
The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Psychiatrist arrested on child porn counts April 11, 2008 Psychiatrist Steve Taylor COVINGTON - Deputies arrested a psychiatrist Thursday accused of downloading pornographic images of children on his computer, the St. Tammany Sheriff's Office reported Friday. Deputies seized the computer of Dr. Steven Taylor, 68, 420 First Ave. E., Covington, and found 107 images of nude children under age 17, according to a written statement from the Sheriff's Office. At this time, investigators don't believe the images are of local children, deputies said. Taylor was booked into the St. Tammany Parish jail on 107 [...]
Sellmann Charles Schulz, Univ. of Minnesota Psychiatry Department Chairman, Steps Down over controversial drug trials research on human subjects
Star Tribune U of Minnesota psychiatry chief steps down after concerns about research protocols By Jeremy Olson April 9, 2015 Psychiatrist Sellmann Charles Schulz The University of Minnesota is replacing its Psychiatry Department chairman following an external review that identified subpar safety protocols in research involving human subjects and a legislative audit that chastised the department for its recruitment of a troubled man who later died by suicide in a schizophrenia drug trial. While Dr. Charles Schulz will continue clinical care and research in the department he has led since 1999, Thursday’s announcement that he is stepping down reflects [...]
Adolfo Hernandez, Psychiatrist, arrested after a 13-month investigation, faces up to 20 years in prison for dispensing drugs without a prescription
The Indianapolis Star (Indiana) Physician is jailed on drug charges; Psychiatrist facing 8 counts of unlawfully dispensing painkiller By Katie Merlie March 22, 2008 An Indianapolis psychiatrist was arrested Friday at his Noblesville home after a federal grand jury indicted him on eight counts of dispensing medicine without a prescription. Dr. Adolfo P. Hernandez, 67, is charged with eight counts of unlawfully dispensing the painkiller Percocet, according to Timothy M. Morrison, acting U.S. attorney for the Indianapolis-based district. Hernandez allegedly dispensed the drug outside the scope of his medical practice and not for legitimate medical purposes, Morrison said. Federal law [...]
Stanley Russell, psychiatrist, no longer can prescribe addictive drugs
The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) Physician's penalty not adequate, critics say By Jimmie E. Gates April 20, 2008 Psychiatrist no longer can prescribe addictive drugs, must submit to review A Brandon psychiatrist who has been scrutinized over three decades for allegedly prescribing large quantities of addictive narcotics should not be allowed to continue practicing even with new restrictions, the mothers of two former patients say. But Dr. Stanley Russell, responding to the women and anyone else calling for his license to be suspended or revoked, said last week, "They're idiotic. The medical board has ruled. It's over and done with. I'm [...]
Roger J. Palmieri, psychiatrist, sued by patient who alleges she was seduced during “therapy” sessions
Los Angeles Times ORANGE COUNTY FOCUS: NEWPORT BEACH; SUIT SAYS PSYCHIATRIST SEDUCED HIS PATIENT October 27, 1993 A psychiatrist who was suspended from practicing after allegations of drug possession and professional misconduct has been sued by a female patient who alleged she was seduced during therapy sessions. In a lawsuit filed Monday in Orange County Superior Court, Vicki Sauer, 35, of Newport Beach alleged that Dr. Roger J. Palmieri implant(ed) in her mind that she was not ready to be in a relationship with anyone except" the psychiatrist. Palmieri has generally denied the allegations. His attorney, Clifton Peters, could not [...]
James Bland, psychiatrist, suspended in an emergency order, acquired “a substantial amount of poisons, explosives and other materials with no reasonable explanation”
The Bismarck Tribune By Janell Cole June 6, 1996 A district judge said Wednesday that the state Board of Medical Examiners did not act unreasonably when it suspended the medical license of a Minot psychiatrist last month. Dr. James Bland's license was suspended in an emergency order the board issued May 16 when the Commission on Medical Competency said he had acquired "a substantial amount of poisons, explosives and other materials with no reasonable explanation as to their legitimate use.'' Bland and his attorney, Chad Nodland of Bismarck, appealed the suspension to South Central District Court, saying board's action was [...]
Sue Sisley, psychiatrist, fired at the University of Arizona, but okay’d by feds to conduct research on marijuana, waiting for one thing: a federal supply of marijuana
Arizona Public Media Former UA Marijuana Researcher Restarting in Phoenix by AZPM Staff March 27, 2015 Psychiatrist Sue Sisley A medical marijuana researcher terminated at the University of Arizona last year says she is a step closer to beginning clinical trials in the Phoenix area. Researcher Sue Sisley said this week she plans to conduct independent research in the Phoenix area, after she struggled to find support at a state university for a study of marijuana's effects on people with post traumatic stress disorder. The private, federally regulated Institutional Review Board approved her research request, she said. "Our [...]
Judith Kashtan, Minnesota Psychiatrist, Fails to Keep Adequate Patient Records, Gets Reprimanded
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Press Releases of Board Actions, March 14, 2015 March 19, 2015 Psychiatrist Judith Kashtan Judith F. Kashtan, M.D. #28734 825 Nicollet Avenue, #1246 Minneapolis, MN 55402-2702 Year of Birth: 1951 Date of Action: March 14, 2015 Nature of Misconduct: Improper management of medical records. Action Taken: Dr. Kasthtan’s license is conditioned as follows: 1. She is reprimanded. 2. Within six months of the date of this Order, she shall successfully complete a pre-approved medical records management course. 3. She shall contract with a billing service to audit her billing claims. 4. This Order [...]
Herbert Meadow, NYC Psychiatrist, 79, arrested, he is among 23 defendants who allegedly participated in a massive scheme, luring people in low-income neighborhoods, homeless shelters and welfare offices to corrupt medical clinics for unnecessary tests with the promise of free footwear such as sneakers, shoes and boots.
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Psychiatrist Herbert Meadow Twenty-Three Defendants – Including Nine Doctors – Charged With Enterprise Corruption in Massive $7 Million Medicaid Fraud Defendants Preyed on Low-Income and Homeless People; Offered Free Sneakers in Exchange For Unnecessary Medical Tests, Treatment Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson, together with United States Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General New York region Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert, New York City Human Resources Administration Commissioner Steven Banks and the New York State Acting Medicaid Inspector General Dennis Rosen, today announced [...]
Arne Mejlhede, Psychiatrist, Suspended, “administering incorrect treatment for ten years “
www.dr.dk Psychiatrist suspended March 30, 2015 Psychiatrist Arne Mejlhede The Danish Health and Medicines Authority decided on Friday to suspend a psychiatrist from Funen with immediate effect after DR News revealed that he had been under observation for administering incorrect treatment for ten years without any action being taken to stop him. Anne Marie Vangsted, the Health and Medicines Authority's director with special responsibility for inspection, told DR News that the suspension took effect as of Saturday. The decision was taken on the basis of information provided to DR News by the psychiatrist himself. "There should never be any [...]
American Journal of Psychiatry – Disclosure of Editors’ Financial Relationships
American Journal of Psychiatry Disclosure of Editors’ Financial Relationships April 1, 2015 "The American Journal of Psychiatry is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world. Published monthly, it is an indispensable journal for all psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who need to stay on the cutting edge of virtually every aspect of psychiatry. No other psychiatric journal reaches more psychiatrists with greater impact or immediacy than The American Journal of Psychiatry, the journal that the overwhelming majority of psychiatrists consider essential." Psychiatrist Agustus John Rush Disclosure of Editors' Financial Relationships The American Journal of Psychiatry requires [...]
Jerusalem psychiatrist arrested for sexually assaulting and molesting patients for five years
http://www.mynet.co.il Google Translation: Suspicion: Orthodox psychiatrist disturbed and had sex with patients Orthodox Neve Yaakov presented himself as a psychotherapist being anxious couples, a patient suspected of having committed indecent acts and other women. During interrogation he claimed that he did things without any sexual connotation Haredi attending a patient suspected of defilement and indecent assault in patients more. The suspect, a resident of Neve Yaakov 44, was arrested this week by the Jerusalem Central Unit for suspected molesting his patients and even slept with one of them. According to the allegations, he hired an ultra-Orthodox organization treatment rooms located [...]
Adam Osborne, psychiatrist, suspended over claims of two year affair with patient – mother of two
Daily Mirror George Osborne's psychiatrist brother suspended over patient affair claims in GMC probe By Sam Relph March 15, 2015 Psychiatrist Adam Osborne George Osborne’s psychiatrist brother has been suspended over claims of an affair with a patient. The Chancellor’s youngest brother Adam Osborne, 38, is accused of a two-year affair with the mum of two. He could be struck off by the General Medical Council if the claims are upheld. A GMC spokesman said the interim suspension was not an indication of guilt. In 2010, Dr Osborne was suspended for prescribing drugs to a prostitute who claimed to [...]
Great Falls Tribune: Documents on Psychiatrists are compiled at PsychSearch.net
Great Falls Tribune Use your public record rights during Sunshine Week By Kenneth Kramer March 19, 2015 The annual nationwide Sunshine Week is celebrated this week from March 15 to 21. U.S. newspapers publish stories about public records and the difficulty in obtaining some of them. "Public records" are generally defined as records regardless of their physical form (so e-mail would be included) made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any government agency. This week, newspapers judge government agencies on their compliance with public records laws. Public records have an impact on a reporter's paycheck [...]
Joanna Wolicki-Shannon, North Carolina Psychiatrist, arrested in illegal drug ring (Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin etc.)
WITN NEW INFO: Kinston psychiatrists could face jail time in prescription drug scheme March 18, 2015 Psychiatrist Joanna Wolicki-Shannon Two local doctors accused of involvement in an illegal prescription drug ring made their first court appearances on Wednesday. Dr. Walter Shannon and Dr. Joanna Wolicki-Shannon were given a second court date of April 1. The judge advised the couple that their charges are serious enough to get prison time. State and federal agents raided the Shannon's Kinston medical office, East Cove Psychiatric Services, on Tuesday. The SBI accuses the doctors of writing bogus prescriptions which were filled at pharmacies [...]
Walter Shannon, North Carolina Psychiatrist, Trafficked in thousands of fraudulent prescription drugs
WITN NEW INFO: Kinston psychiatrists could face jail time in prescription drug scheme March 18, 2015 Psychiatrist Walter Shannon Two local doctors accused of involvement in an illegal prescription drug ring made their first court appearances on Wednesday. Dr. Walter Shannon and Dr. Joanna Wolicki-Shannon were given a second court date of April 1. The judge advised the couple that their charges are serious enough to get prison time. State and federal agents raided the Shannon's Kinston medical office, East Cove Psychiatric Services, on Tuesday. The SBI accuses the doctors of writing bogus prescriptions which were filled at pharmacies [...]
Jailhouse psychiatrist Charolette Hoffman, fired for not following jail’s simple anti-contraband policy
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Contraband found 3 times on fired Allegheny County jail psychiatrist By Aaron Aupperlee March 26, 2015 Psychiatrist Charolette Hoffman Allegheny County Jail guards caught the jail's psychiatrist trying to bring in cigarettes, lighters, matches and scissors before she lost her job this month. Warden Orlando Harper revoked Charolette Hoffman's security clearances on March 4, the same day guards caught her with matches in her jacket, her third violation of the jail's anti-contraband policy, according to documents the Tribune-Review obtained through an open records request. Hoffman, the jail's only full-time psychiatrist before losing her job, could not be [...]
Psychiatrist Adam Osborne, brother of British Secretary of the Treasury, quits own firm after sex with patient allegation
Daily Mail UK George Osborne's psychiatrist brother 'who had sex with patient' quits his own firm leaving it with assets of just £500 By Andrew Buckwell and Adam Luck March 28, 2015 Psychiatrist Adam Osborne The psychiatrist brother of Chancellor George Osborne has resigned from his private medical company, leaving it with assets of just £551. Dr Adam Osborne, 38, was suspended by the General Medical Council two weeks ago pending an investigation into allegations he had a two-year sexual affair with a vulnerable woman patient – a married mother of two with psychiatric issues. Now he has stepped [...]
Judge orders Surrender of Psychiatrist Barry Kaplowitz to prison authorities immediately – lied about providing “treatment” to patients he never saw
Miami Herald Jurors convict South Florida psychiatrist and patient recruiter in Medicare fraud trial By Jay Weaver February 21, 2015 Hollywood Pavilion, a psychiatric facility in Broward County, Florida On Friday morning, psychiatrist Barry Kaplowitz was wearing a beige sweater to brace himself against the unusually cold weather and possibly the verdict that awaited him in a Miami federal courtroom on Medicare fraud charges. Just after noon, following one week of deliberations, the jury convicted the Aventura doctor of lying about providing treatment for purported mental health patients that he never saw at Hollywood Pavilion, a psychiatric facility [...]
Elizabeth Noll, Seattle Psychiatrist , Sex with Patient, not allowed to treat adult male patients
Department of Health Seattle psychiatrist’s medical license restricted due to sexual misconduct News Release February 23, 2015 Psychiatrist Elizabeth Noll OLYMPIA -- The Medical Commission has immediately restricted the medical license of King County psychiatrist Elizabeth Noll, MD (MD00028718) due to sexual misconduct. Noll allegedly had a romantic relationship with an adult male patient that lasted nearly four years. Noll is not allowed to treat male patients over the age of 18 years until the charges are resolved. She must cease treating any current male patients 18 years or older within 90 days. She has 20 days to respond [...]