OPMC Defense

It is not easy being a medical professional, due to years of specialized schooling, high-stress work environments and the demands of patients. Unfortunately, your career as a medical professional may now be at risk due to an allegation of medical malpractice. These allegations can come in the form of either OPMC or civil complaints. Either […]

If you have received a complaint letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct as a medical professional in New York City, it is important that you reach out to an experienced New York OPMC defense attorney who will prepare you for an OPMC hearing. Gaining legal guidance during this period is essential. Being accused […]

There are strict standards all physicians must meet throughout their practice. These requirements have no room for mistakes that may harm a patient. Any mistakes made due to negligence during a physician’s practice will lead to serious consequences. When doctors are charged with medical misconduct, an investigation will begin by the Office of Professional Medical […]

If you are a medical professional, the last thing you’d ever want is to receive a complaint, either a civil complaint or one from the OPMC. That being said, everyone makes mistakes, and if you are someone who recently received a complaint from the OMPC or a civil complaint, meaning from a patient or another […]

As you know, alcoholism is an addiction, and many people are alcoholics who you may never expect to be. Unfortunately, if you are a physician and you are an alcoholic, there is a very good chance that this may affect your ability to practice medicine, and if you are accused of alcoholism in the context […]

Psychologists are among the most compassionate, caring, and intelligent members of our society, and they work to improve the mental health of all those who seek their help. They play a critical role in today’s day and age, and more people see psychologists than you might imagine. Unfortunately, nobody is perfect, and so there are […]

Most people do not feel they are putting themselves at risk when going to see a physical therapist. In most cases, they are on the upswing and recovering from a serious injury or illness, and they are ready to have their physical therapist get them back to normal once again. If you are a physical […]

As you know, it is not easy to become a dentist. Dentists spend years refining their practice until they are more than capable of taking care of the general public. Dental health is critical to overall health, which is why dentists are held to the same standard as all other medical professionals. Unfortunately, there are […]

Physicians are some of the most respected, hardest-working members of our communities. However, if you have recently received a letter from the OPMC stating you are under investigation, you are most likely extremely worried about what is going to happen next. If you believe you are being wrongly or unfairly accused of medical misconduct, you […]

Medical professionals are generally trusted individuals within their field. They go through extensive training to be able to do their job. However, throughout their career, they are subject to make mistakes. Depending on the severity of the mistake, it has the potential to affect their career. It a medical professional violates their moral code, a […]

Medical professionals are very trusted individuals. However, they are human and can sometimes make mistakes. When this happens, the professional will receive a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). The OPMC governs the behavior and practice of physicians and has the power to punish them if they are not in accordance with […]

Can anyone file a complaint with the OPMC about medical professional misconduct? The Office of Professional Medical Conduct is the governing body of all medical professionals in the state of New York. It exists to hold physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals accountable for meeting the accepted standard of care. One of the biggest concerns […]

When a medical professional in New York City receives a complaint letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, it is important that they receive legal guidance from an experienced OPMC defense attorney as soon as possible. Being accused of misconduct can put an end to a medical professional’s career. When a complaint is issued, […]

Arguably one of the most important federal laws that exists to protect the public in terms of their medical care is HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was instituted to ensure that medical professionals are not permitted to share confidential information about their patients with others unless they have permission. Of course, there […]

Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are trained for years to achieve these careers. Not only are these professionals required to know all of the necessary medical knowledge so they can do their jobs, they also need to have a deep understanding of the ethics side of things. If a doctor or nurse is not […]

When an individual believes as though a medical professional is not meeting the standard of care or is in some way deviating from the conduct they are expected to meet, they may file a complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. The OPMC is responsible for investigating any and all complaints made regarding medical […]

The State of New York holds medical professionals to a high regard when it comes to ethics in practice. When a medical professional such as a doctor, nurse, staff member, or anyone else dealing with patient matters are not acting according to the Department of Health’s standard, they may find themselves in a bit of […]

When a person files a complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct about the inappropriate actions of a doctor, there are a lot of steps that have to be taken in order to determine what the consequences will be. Removing a doctor’s license to practice is not an action taken lightly, but neither is […]