OPMC Defense

When a person makes the decision that they want to go through the lengthy and difficult process of becoming a medical professional, they may have a lot of questions, especially if they have a past that is spotted with legal issues. It wouldn’t make sense to go through all of that schooling and years of training […]

When an individual receives a letter from the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they may immediately wonder what went wrong that they received this letter. Of course, it is a significant cause for concern and it is essential that the individual contact an experienced healthcare misconduct defense attorney as soon as possible. […]

When an individual believes that a medical professional committed some sort of misconduct that is not permitted by the New York State Department of Health, they have the right to submit a complaint. The Office of Professional Medical Conduct has the difficult job of investigating any complaints or accusations against medical professionals in New York State. […]

Whenever a health care professional receives a complaint letter from the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they may be very concerned about the future of their career and whether they will ever be able to practice again. Of course, before a decision can be made regarding the future of […]

When an individual feels as though they have been the victim of misconduct by a medical professional or has witnessed a medical professional committing misconduct, they may consider filing a complaint with the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct. This office is the governing body for any wrongdoings that may […]

When a medical professional such as a physician, physician assistant, or another medical specialist has a complaint made about them to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they will undergo an investigation and a hearing to discuss the findings of the investigation. The New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct will make a decision […]

If you are a doctor, nurse, and another medical professional, you are generally held by the public in a high regard. They believe you are here to help and have only their best interests at heart. In most cases, this is true. However, when a medical professional fails to abide by the moral standards that […]

Earlier this month, the New York State Department of Health signed a bill that requires any physician that is certified to recommend a medical marijuana treatment to his or her patients to have their name listed on the Department of Health website. There are roughly 1,000 doctors throughout the state of New York that are […]

Medical professionals are fully expected to have good morals both inside their practice and out. A psychiatrist who practices in Brentwood, New York has been convicted of criminal mischief in the fourth degree after she got into an argument with a stranger in a parking lot and ultimately keyed the stranger’s car. Now, she is […]

When a medical professional receives a complaint from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they are faced with an uncertain future. Once a complaint is received, the OPMC will conduct an investigation into the accusations. Then, the results of the investigation will be presented in a trial to a board of individuals that will determine […]

When medical professionals get a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct stating that they will be conducting an investigation into his or her behavior, there is often a feeling of anxiety and panic. The first thing one should do upon receiving a letter from the OPMC regarding an investigation is to contact a […]

One of the worst things that can happen to a medical professional is when they receive a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. There are a wide array of reasons that a person may submit a complaint to the OPMC about a medical professional including substance abuse, sexual misconduct, billing fraud, and even […]

The Office of Professional Medical Conduct is the organization responsible for making sure that medical professionals are practicing within the appropriate standard of care. If a complaint is made against a medical professional, the OPMC will conduct an investigation into the truth behind that complaint. If you get a letter from the OPMC stating that […]

When a medical professional is notified that they will be investigated by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, they will definitely be facing a lot of concerns and have a lot of questions because their career may be on the line. For some, finding out that there has been a complaint made against them will […]

If you have been investigated by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct for violating the standards that medical professionals are held to, you may be facing a license suspension or total revocation. This can completely devastate a medical professional’s career and bring it to a screeching halt. If the Office of Professional Medical Conduct feels as though […]

All high-need schools within New York State are required to have both primary health care services and mental health care services located within the school. These health centers must consist of, at a minimum, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, a mental health professional, a physician, and a health assistant. These school-based health centers must be […]

One of the most stressful things for a medical professional to face is when they learn they are being investigated by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Sometimes, medical professionals may be questioned about the reasons they performed certain surgeries. If a complaint is filed that accuses a doctor of performing unnecessary surgeries or procedures […]

There are so many different reasons that a medical professional may be investigated by the Office of Medical Professional Conduct in New York State. Many people have a tendency to believe that they are only investigated for instances of fraud, drug or alcohol abuse, or medical malpractice. However, there are a number of other reasons […]

One of the most dreaded days in a physician’s career is the day they may have to attend a hearing with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct because they have been accused of some form of misconduct. This can end up being the day that ends a career or the day that a physician’s accusations […]

One question that a lot of people have is whether they can file a complaint against a doctor with the Office of Professional Discipline if that doctor is a Veterinarian. Veterinarians can be investigated by the Office of Professional Discipline for professional misconduct in the same way that a doctor for humans can. If someone […]

The Board of Regents has a number of rules that all medical professionals need to abide by to ensure they will not be disciplined by the Board. As there are a lot of different types of medical professionals, some are held to different standards than others. In New York State’s Rules of the Board, there […]

When a medical professional finds themselves in a situation where they may be disciplined and are being investigated by the Office of Medical Professionals, there are a lot of potential consequences. If you have strong legal representation they may be able to help you work towards allowing you to keep your license. There may be […]

If a person believes their doctor, nurse, or other medical professional has conducted a wrongdoing of some type, they may file a complaint against them with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. These complaints can result in an investigation into those claims and ultimately may be the reason for which a medical professional loses their […]

One of the worst things that can happen to a medical professional is a situation in which someone files a complaint to the Office of Medical Professionals about them for misconduct. These complaints can be filed by patients, friends or family, other medical professionals, health facilities, or anyone else who witnesses or suspects the person in […]

When a medical professional finds themselves in a situation that may result in their loss of license, they are facing serious consequences that may even put an end to their career. It is important that any health professional is aware of what the Board considers “unprofessional conduct” in order to stay out of trouble. Of […]