Category Archives: Medical News
CALIFORNIA NEW VACCINE LAW – WHAT TO KNOW
On June 30, 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 277 into law a vaccine bill that bans personal and religious exemptions for schoolchildren. Medical exemptions, such as for those children with physician-certified allergies and immune-system deficiencies, will be allowed for those entering day care and kindergarten; this law can be viewed by clicking the link to … Read More
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RULES EMPLOYER MUST PROVIDE SEATS FOR EMPLOYEES
In a unanimous opinion, NYKEYA KILBY vs. CVS PHARMACY, INC., Case # S215614, on April 4, 2016, the Supreme Court of California held an employer must provide suitable seating for its employees as long as it is reasonable to do so in the particular work environment. In other words, the employer must provide seats for … Read More
Medical Board of California Fall, 2015 Newsletter
The Medical Board of California (MBC) has just published its latest edition of its quarterly Newsletter, and for convenience we are including the link: Newsletter Fall 2015 There are various sections of particular interest as follows: A.  Answers to a series of questions that have recently been asked by physicians relating to subjects such as … Read More
Renewal of Professional and Occupational Licenses
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has been utilizing the BreEze online licensing and enforcement system for quite some time. They are planning to transition more of the state Boards and Bureaus to this system. In the past, my law firm has always encouraged all those who have a state license to submit their … Read More
Governor Brown Extends The Enforcement Power of Board of Registered Nursing
On October 1st, the Governor extended the power of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to regulate the practice of Nursing to January 1, 2018 when it will be repealed if a new law is not enacted. The previous sunset law permitted the BRN to impose disciplinary action, and to grant or deny applicants a … Read More
State Board License Diversion Program
A Diversion Program is intended to provide an alternative for a professional who is licensed in the State of California when there is evidence of a substance abuse and/or impairment due to a mental illness who would otherwise be charged with wrongdoing . One should not be embarrassed by what may appear to be a … Read More
What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)?
For the most part, many of us have not read or heard about ACE’s, the acronym for adverse childhood experiences. Whereas highly negative experiences as a child often create indelible marks in his/her brain impacting child development, they do not have to be irreversible. For more information of significant interest, see the following:Â https://acestoohigh.com/2012/10/03/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-the-largest-most-important-public-health-study-you-never-heard-of-began-in-an-obesity-clinic/ Negative … Read More
Pharmacist Consultations Are Very Important
The California Board of Pharmacy mandates that Pharmacists provide personal consultations to individuals who are dispensed medications via a prescription when requested by the patient and in all cases if they did not previously receive the prescription and/or it was in a different dosage, form or strength. In December, 2013, CVS Pharmacies entered into … Read More
The Veteran’s Administration Paid Out over $100 Million Annually in claims since 2004
When our military men and women fight for our country, they are willing to sacrifice the most cherished aspect of their being, their life and all that it entails including their family, friends, dreams and desires. What do they get in return if they need health care? The subject of health care to our veterans … Read More
Health Care – Should Your Doctor Decide?
In years past, a doctor had the authority and power to decide what treatment and/or modality was appropriate. Each health care provider chose the remedy, relief &/or intervention based upon the following: (1) a specific diagnosis; (2) a tentative diagnosis [provisional]; &/or (3) a differential diagnosis [generally, that which relates to multiple conditions or causes … Read More