The issues in this case are whether the allegations of the Administrative Complaint are correct, and, if so, what penalty should be imposed.Physician failed to examine or monitor the patient and assumed the patient (who had been moved to the Intensive Care Unit) had been discharged.
The issues for determination are whether Respondent violated Subsections 458.331(1)(f) and (m), Florida Statutes (1997), by assisting an unlicensed person to practice medicine contrary to Chapter 458 and by failing to maintain adequate medical records; and, if so, what discipline, if any, should be imposed against Respondent's license. (All references to chapters and statutes are to those promulgated in Florida Statutes (1997) unless otherwise stated.)Licensee who assisted unlicensed person to practice medicine violated Section 458.331(1)(f), Florida Statutes, but Board should impose no penalty.
The issues for determination in this case are whether Respondent failed to practice medicine with the level of care, skill, and treatment which is recognized by a reasonably prudent physician as being acceptable under similar conditions and circumstances, and whether Respondent failed to keep appropriate medical records justifying the course of treatment, as alleged in the Administrative Complaint, and if so, whether Respondent’s license to practice medicine should be disciplined.Evidence did not establish emergency room physician violated standard of care in treatment of patient by failing to diagnose gangrenous intestine.
Whether Respondent's license to practice medicine in the state of Florida should be revoked, suspended or otherwise disciplined.Insufficient evidence to prove violation of Section 458.331(t).
Whether the Petitioner is qualified for licensure as a medical doctor in Florida by examination.Petitioner proved he was qualified to take Florida exam.
