Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Latest Update: Aug. 31, 1988
The Administrative Complaint, dated January 22, 1987, alleges that Marvin Lowenhardt violated Section 461.013(1)(t), F.S., relating to gross or repeated malpractice or failure to practice podiatry at a level of care, skill and treatment recognized by a reasonably prudent podiatrist as being acceptable under similar conditions and circumstances. The complaint bases this allegation on the further allegation that Dr. Lowenhardt failed to take more than one X-ray of a patient, Herman Day, and failed to properly diagnose that patient's condition. The issue for determination is whether the violation occurred and, if so, what discipline is appropriate.Misdiagnosis due to improper history given by patient and a defective x-ray not violation of standard of practice of podiatry
