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Orest Wasyliw, NY Psychiatrist – Judge Throws out his “circular and redundant” report for a 2nd time – Prosecutor calls his conclusions “speculative”
mySuburbanLife.com Psychatrist's report not allowed in Crest Hill murder trial Second judge rejects PTSD claim By Brian Stanley March 4, 2015 Psychiatrist Orest Wasyliw JOLIET – A judge has banned a psychiatrist's report for a second time in the trial of a Crest Hill man accused of stomping his wife to death. Judge Dave Carlson decided Wednesday the "two sentences" Dr. Orest Wasyliw added to his first report on Jerry Nichols did not make it admissible. Wasyliw determined Nichols, 64, has post-traumatic stress disorder, but retired-Judge Robert Livas, who had the case before Carlson, said the report was "circular [...]
Charolette Hoffman, Penn. Psychiatrist, Loses Security Clearance at Jail Job – Officials mum on why
In 2011 her private psychiatry office shut down. “It’s a dream that’s come to an end,” Charolette Hoffman, 64. “No matter what we do, we can’t really make it financially. You can’t sell a practice that’s not making money.” Pittsburgh Business Times Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Allegheny County Jail psychiatrist loses security clearance March 6, 2015 By Molly Born Psychiatrist Charolette Hoffman The Allegheny County Jail revoked the security clearance this week for its only full-time psychiatrist. Charolette Hoffman had been hired through a temporary staffing agency on a six- to 12-month basis, said John DeGhetto, regional medical director for Corizon [...]
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Alabama Psychiatric Services: “we are not able to continue our mission”
ABC 33 Alabama Psychiatric Services closes Friday impacting thousands of patients statewide February 11, 2015 By Sarah Snyder JEFFERSON COUNTY - AL - Thousands of people in Alabama who depend on mental health care could be in "dire straights." Problem is: there's a shortage of psychiatrists. This Friday, the Alabama Psychiatric Services clinics are closing their doors. That's leaving patients in counties all over the state with limited access to mental health providers. "I've had my illness which is paranoid schizophrenia since 1998," Helena Doering, a mental health patient said. Helena Doering says her well-being depends on having a psychiatrist [...]
Barry Kaplowitz, Miami psychiatrist with a “robotic” signature, signed off on thousands of bogus treatments – Jury Deliberates his Fate
Miami Herald Jurors to decide fate of South Florida psychiatrist, others in Medicare fraud trial By Jay Weaver February 16, 2015 Psychiatrist Barry Kaplowitz Barry Kaplowitz was a psychiatrist with a “robotic” signature who signed off on thousands of bogus treatments at a Hollywood psychiatric facility that bilked Medicare for millions — even when he was out of the country, prosecutors say. “It’s not just any kind of signing; it’s robo-signing,” Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Warren declared during closing arguments at his Miami federal trial. “He often signed in the wrong place...where the patient was supposed to sign,” Warren [...]
Tanveer Ahmed, Aussie Psychiatrist – exposed – fired as newspaper columnist – serial plagiarism
The Guardian Columnist Tanveer Ahmed sacked by the Australian over new plagiarism allegation By Amanda Meade February 16, 2015 Psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed Ahmed released over paragraphs in controversial article on domestic violence, barely two years after being sacked by Fairfax for repeated plagiarism The psychiatrist and columnist Tanveer Ahmed has been sacked by the Australian for plagiarism – just two years after being dropped by the Sydney Morning Herald for a series of similar cases. Ahmed was exposed by ABC TV’s Media Watch in 2012 and consequently lost his regular spot as a commentator for Fairfax Media. On Monday [...]
Francisco Pages, Miami Psychiatrist, “clueless, absolutely clueless about drugs” according to Florida Board of Medicine
Health News Florida Psychiatrist Called 'Clueless' About Drugs By Carol Gentry February 9, 2015 1450 Brickell Bay Dr. #512, Miami, Fl (property of psychiatrist Francisco Pages) A long-time Miami-area psychiatrist who prescribes heavy-duty drugs in abundance has not been doing it safely, the Florida Board of Medicine said Friday. Dr. Francisco J. Pages, charged with mismanaging the care of nine patients, needs to be evaluated to see what his knowledge level is, the board decided at a meeting in Stuart. Pages needs training to make up the deficits and close supervision by another psychiatrist for at least two years, [...]
Kim John Street, psychiatrist, faked patient prescriptions and pretended to pick up their medications – for his own abuse
Pharmacy News Psychiatrist disqualified over fake prescriptions By Chris Brooker February 4, 2015 Kim John Street of Suite 9/172 Pacific Highway, Swansea, New South Wales A psychiatrist and former GP who fabricated patient prescriptions and collected medications from pharmacists for his own use has had his registration cancelled. The psychiatrist was disqualified for 18 months by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal in late 2014 following four specific complaints relating to abuse of prescription authority, keeping of records, professional misconduct and other charges, court documents reveal. At a Medical Council of NSW hearing, the psychiatrist admitted to having “'self-administered' Schedule [...]
John Balog, Hawaiian Psychiatrist, Ruled Incompetent, Throws in the Towel – Aloha!
Maui News Wailuku psychiatrist surrenders his license January 15, 2015 The Maui News Dr. John F. Balog, who specialized in psychiatry at the state Department of Health's Maui Community Mental Health Center in Wailuku, voluntarily surrendered his license Dec. 11, the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Administrative Hearings said Wednesday. The office cited "manifest incapacity in the practice of medicine and being incompetent or engaging in multiple instances of negligence," in a news release. Balog allegedly failed to take accurate notes of patient meetings, properly prescribe medications for patients and properly supervise employees at the center, [...]
Mansour Sanjar and Cyrus Sajadi, Texas Psychiatrists, Sentenced to Prison, Defrauded Medicare
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2015 Psychiatrists, Mansour Sanjar, 81, Cyrus Sajadi, 67 (R) Physician Owners of Mental Health Clinic Sentenced for $97 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme The two physician owners of a Houston-area mental health clinic were sentenced today to 148 months and 120 months respectively for their roles in a $97 million Medicare fraud scheme. A group home owner who sent residents to the clinic in exchange for kickbacks was also sentenced to 54 months in prison for her role. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s [...]
Sentencing date set for psychiatrist’s wife who tried to bribe his jury
Calgary Herald Sentencing date set for woman who tried to bribe jury at husband's trial By Daryl Slade January 16, 2015 Connvicted Sex Offender Psychiatrist Aubrey Levin and Jury Bribing wife Erica Levin Erica Levin will have to wait another couple of months to be sentenced for attempting to bribe a juror to acquit her husband, disgraced forensic psychiatrist Aubrey Levin, of sexually assaulting his male patients. The sentencing date was set on Friday in Court of Queen’s Bench for March 26 for the 71-year-old woman, who was convicted of the charge by a jury on Oct. 9. [...]
David Woolery, California psychiatrist, Reprimanded for Gross Negligence
Napa Valley Register State board reprimands Napa psychiatrist By Jennifer Huffman Psychiatrist David Woolery A Napa doctor received a letter of reprimand from the Medical Board of California for an action described as “gross negligence.” The reprimand for James Douglas Woolery, M.D., a Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist, was dated Dec. 26. According to the medical board, an investigation revealed that his care and treatment of a patient “demonstrated a departure of the standard of care when you did not request the patient return for a face-to-face office visit after his initial evaluation.” No other details were provided. A public reprimand [...]
Claudio de Novaes Soares, Psychiatrist, Gets away with Sexual Misconduct, but forced to quit as Chief of Psychiatry at University of Alberta
The Hamilton Spectator Sexual misconduct charges dismissed against former Hamilton psychiatrist Hamilton Spectator By Molly Hayes January 26, 2015 Psychiatrist Claudio de Novaes Soares The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has dismissed charges against a former Hamilton psychiatrist accused of professional misconduct involving the abuse of a female patient over two years. A hearing was to begin Monday for psychiatrist Dr. Claudio de Novaes Soares, who at the time of the alleged misconduct (between November 2007 and May 2009) was McMaster University's associate chair of research in the department of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences. He was also [...]
Mahendra Khera, Maryland Psychiatrist, laments about low number of psychiatrists. Solution “is beyond my comprehension”
Baltimore Sun Maryland's psychiatrist shortage won't be easily solved By Mahendra Khera January 29, 2015 Psychiatrist Mahendra Khera I read with great interest the article entitled "Health reform highlights shortage in Maryland of psychiatrists" (Jan. 27). I have been a practicing psychiatrist for almost last 20 years, and I fully agree with the article that there is a huge shortage of psychiatrists. Believe it or not, every day about four to five new patients call me, but I cannot see any of them. The reason is very simple: I do not have a time to see them. Do I [...]
Inexplicable Recent Deaths of 3 Psychiatrists Undergoing “Training”
Sydney Morning Herald Three Victorian psychiatrists' deaths raise questions over 'intense' training program By Julia Medew February 2, 2015 Psychiatrist Murray Patton, President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Three trainee psychiatrists and an intern working in Victorian hospitals died suddenly in recent weeks, sparking concern about the intensity of their training programs and the overburdened health system they are working in. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists recently advised members that three of its trainees had died unexpectedly. A general medical intern working at Geelong Hospital also died last month. [...]
Manilall Maharajh, psychiatrist, filmed himself having sex with a depressed patient, a virgin – then paid her $35,000 to keep quiet
Courier Mail Psychiatrist can’t practise in Australia until 2017 after NZ sex case By Kay Dibben The Courier-Mail February 04, 2015 Psychiatrist Manilall Maharajh AN EX-Queensland hospital psychiatrist, who was struck off in New Zealand for having sex with a patient and paying her hush money, cannot apply for Australian registration until mid-2017. Manilall Maharajh falsely declared he was not under investigation anywhere when applying for a job with Queensland Health in 2011, knowing of the complaint against him in New Zealand. Mr Maharajh worked at Caboolture and Redcliffe hospitals from 2011. UNFIT: Doc filmed sex with virgin patient [...]
Paul Termansen, Psychiatrist, Promises to Never Work as a Psychiatrist Again
Vancouver Sun North Shore psychiatrist loses licence for unprofessional conduct By Pamela Fayerman January 6, 2015 Psychiatrist Paul Termansen A psychiatrist who was formerly the head of adult community mental health services on the North Shore and a long-standing clinician at Lion’s Gate Hospital, will have to shut down his medical practice after admitting to hugging one patient and going into business with another. Dr. Paul Eric Termansen has admitted to unprofessional conduct and has been given until July 31 by the College of Physicians and Surgeons to wrap up his practice. He has also promised to never work [...]
Peter Breggin, Renegade Psychiatrist, Coming to Arizona – “No one should be diagnosed with ADHD, ever” he says
Arizona Daily Star Controversial psychiatrist to speak in Tucson January 10, 2015 Psychiatrist Peter Breggin A well-known and controversial psychiatrist who says ADHD is not a disorder will speak in Tucson this month at a fundraising gala for a not-for-profit organization. The latest federal data shows nearly 6 percent of Arizona children ages 4 through 17 are being medicated for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) — a percentage that psychiatrist Dr. Peter R. Breggin says should be zero. Breggin, who maintains a practice in Ithaca, New York, is against psychiatric drugs. Not only that, he says there’s no such [...]
David Houlihan, Wisconsin psychiatrist, “zombified” VA patients with Drugs
The Center for Investigative Reporting Opiates handed out like candy to ‘doped-up’ veterans at Wisconsin VA By Aaron Glantz January 8, 2015 Psychiatrist David Houlihan, the “Candy Man.” Doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah, Wisconsin, hand out so many narcotic painkillers that some veterans have taken to calling the place “Candy Land.” They call the hospital’s chief of staff, psychiatrist Dr. David Houlihan, the “Candy Man.” Learn more about the VA’s opiate prescriptions in reporter Aaron Glantz’s 2013 report for “Reveal,” a public radio show from CIR and PRX. Current and former hospital [...]
Dutch psychiatrist, “Van R” convicted of possessing 60,000 items of child porn, yet he was still okay’d to work at clinic
DutchNews.nl Christian clinic psychiatrist has child porn conviction January 12, 2015 De Hoop psychiatric clinic A Dordrecht psychiatric clinic, which offers help from a Christian perspective, is employing a psychiatrist with a conviction for possessing large amounts of child pornography, the Volkskrant says on Monday. The man was convicted of possessing 66,000 items of child porn, including rape videos, in 2012. The board of the De Hoop clinic is aware of the conviction and says the doctor ‘deserves a second chance’. The clinic says the psychiatrist treats adults with addiction problems and does not work with children or the [...]
Christopher Palacios, Mass. Psychiatrist, charged with pushing, kicking and sexually assaulting his wife
The Sun Chronicle Psychiatrist given board reprimand By David Linton January 15, 2015 Psychiatrist Christopher Palacios ATTLEBORO - A psychiatrist at Arbour-Fuller Hospital has been given a reprimand by the state Board of Registration in Medicine as a result of his arrest in 2012 on domestic assault charges. Dr. Christopher M. Palacios was arrested in 2012 following an altercation with his then wife, and subsequently admitted sufficient facts to charges of misdemeanor assault and battery in 2013. The charges were dismissed last year after Palacios completed a court-ordered anger management course, the board announced. The board reprimanded Palacios "for [...]
Claudio Dicovsky, NJ Psychiatrist, “Sentenced” to lame “house arrest” for accepting $200,000 in Bribes
Bergen Dispatch Fort Lee Psychiatrist Sentenced to One Year of House Arrest and Three Years' Probation By Staff January 05, 2015 Claudio Dicovsky, 52, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, a doctor with a practice in Paterson, New Jersey, was sentenced today to three years’ probation, which includes one year of house arrest with electronic monitoring, for accepting more than $200,000 in bribes from Parsippany, New Jersey-based Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services LLC (BLS) as part of a long-running scheme operated by the lab, its president, and numerous associates, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Dicovsky previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge [...]
Francis Bostock, psychiatrist, billed medicare for sex with patient – Judge orders him to pay patient $400,000
Sydney Morning Herald Former psychiatrist Francis Bostock ordered to pay damages to patient he abused By Julia Medew December 16, 2014 16 Walpole Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia A former Melbourne psychiatrist who had sex with a patient for years and billed Medicare $16,000 for their time together has been ordered to pay the woman nearly $400,000 in damages. A Supreme Court judge recently heard former Kew psychiatrist Francis Tudor Bostock breached his duty of care by having sex with and sexually assaulting the woman over three-and-a-half years while she had depression. The patient first sought Dr Bostock's help in [...]
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Colin Brewer, Psychiatrist, license was revoked, his clinic was a drug “grocery” where addicts could get any drug they wanted, Now He Admits to Killing 7 patients in Assisted Suicide, only one of which was terminally ill
Lifenews.com Psychiatrist Admits to Killing Seven Patients in Assisted Suicides, Just One Was Terminally Ill by Sarah Zagorski December 17, 2014 Psychiatrist Colin Brewer Eight years ago, psychiatrist Dr. Colin Brewer was removed from the United Kingdom’s medical register after he inappropriately prescribed drugs to his addictive patients, including heroin substitutes. In fact, in September 2001, one of Dr. Brewer’s patients, Grant Smith, 29, died after the psychiatrist gave him a home detox kit containing 16 drugs, including the tranquillisers diazepam and temazepam. When Dr. Brewer’s medical license was revoked, the NHS argued that his clinic had become a [...]