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An Austin family medicine doctor, Dr. Jared Kealy, has been suspended by the Texas Medical Board for allegedly engaging in sexual relationships with patients during medical appointments, a claim he denies. Kealy worked at Lone Star Circle of Care, which has distanced itself from him, stating he is no longer employed there. The case raises concerns about patient safety and professional misconduct in healthcare.
The Texas Medical Board declined to specify exceptions to the state's strict abortion ban, leaving physicians and women with pregnancy complications in a state of uncertainty. The board's proposed guidelines advise doctors to carefully document their decision-making but provide few specifics, prompting criticism from opponents who argue that more should be done to protect doctors from prosecution. The board's decision comes after the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a woman seeking an abortion for a fatal fetal condition, and the public now has an opportunity to comment on the proposed guidelines.
The Texas Medical Board has refused to provide a list of specific exceptions to the state's restrictive abortion ban, leaving physicians and women with serious pregnancy complications in a state of uncertainty. The board's proposed guidelines advise doctors to carefully document their decision-making but offer few specifics, prompting criticism from opponents who argue that more needs to be done to protect doctors from prosecution. The board's decision not to list specific medical conditions is based on the complexity and nuance of each case, and a period for public comment on the proposed guidelines has now opened.
Plastic surgeon Katharine Grawe, also known as Dr. Roxy, has had her medical license permanently revoked by the Ohio Medical Board after livestreaming surgeries on TikTok and neglecting her patients. Grawe's license was initially suspended in November, and the board had previously warned her about patient privacy and ethics violations. Several patients experienced severe complications, including one who suffered a perforated intestine and bacterial infections after Grawe partially livestreamed her surgery.
Dr. Katharine Roxanne Grawe, a plastic surgeon known as "Dr. Roxy" who livestreamed procedures on TikTok, has had her medical license permanently revoked by the State Medical Board of Ohio. The board found that Grawe neglected her patients by livestreaming their surgeries, speaking into a camera, and answering viewer questions during the procedures. Grawe claimed she used social media to break down barriers between patients and practitioners but acknowledged that her actions were unprofessional and offended her patients and colleagues. The board cited cases of patients experiencing complications after surgeries performed by Grawe, including one patient who suffered a perforated bowel and serious bacterial infection. Grawe's license had been suspended since November 2021.
Dr. Katherine Roxanne Grawe, also known as "Dr. Roxy," had her state medical license permanently revoked by the Ohio Medical Board after it was determined that she harmed patients while livestreaming their surgeries on TikTok. Grawe neglected her patients as she livestreamed their procedures, spoke into a camera, and answered viewer questions. The board had previously warned Grawe about her actions in 2018, citing concerns over patient privacy and ethics violations. Several patients suffered severe complications and required intense medical care after Grawe operated on them, including one patient who experienced a perforated intestine and bacterial infections.
Dr. Katharine Grawe, known as @doctorroxy on TikTok, had her medical license permanently revoked by the Ohio Medical Board after botching surgeries and causing harm to three patients. Grawe frequently livestreamed surgeries on TikTok, prioritizing her social media presence over patient care. Patients experienced complications such as skin tears and infections. Grawe had been warned about privacy concerns regarding live-streaming surgeries since 2018. She is no longer allowed to practice medicine in Ohio.
Court documents reveal that Lynn Lindaman, a retired physician from central Iowa, has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a child born in 2015. The victim alleges that Lindaman inappropriately touched them on multiple occasions. Sherri Moler, who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Lindaman in 1975, says she had raised concerns about him at Iowa Board of Medicine meetings since 2020 but was dismissed. Moler believes that if action had been taken earlier, the child's abuse could have been prevented. The Iowa Board of Medicine stated that they take complaints seriously but are bound by confidentiality provisions. The criminal complaint also references Lindaman's 1975 charge, which resulted in a sealed conviction. Moler acknowledges the challenges ahead for the child and their family but commends their bravery in coming forward.
Dr. Caitlin Bernard, the doctor who provided abortion services to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio, has been fined and reprimanded by an Indiana medical board for speaking about a patient with the media. The doctor violated patient privacy laws by discussing the case with a newspaper.
An Indiana doctor, Dr. Ulrich Klopfer, was reprimanded and fined $3,000 by the state medical board for violating patient privacy laws after speaking to a reporter about an abortion provided to a 10-year-old rape victim. The medical board rejected claims that she didn't report child abuse or was unfit to practice medicine. The case has raised concerns about politically motivated attacks on doctors and exacerbates existing problems with access to maternal and infant health care in Indiana.
An Indiana doctor, Dr. Caitlin Bernard, has been reprimanded and fined $3,000 by the state's Medical Licensing Board for violating privacy laws by speaking publicly about providing an abortion for a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. The hearing came after Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint accusing her of failing to report the girl's sexual assault to Indiana officials and of violating patient privacy laws with her public comments. Bernard said she spoke out about the case to inform the public about the impact of state abortion laws taking effect across the U.S.
A US doctor who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape survivor is facing a disciplinary hearing after speaking publicly about the case. Indiana officials say Dr Caitlin Bernard violated her patient's privacy. Her lawyers argue she was acting on her duty to inform the public about the impact of policies like abortion bans. The hearing will determine whether Dr Bernard's conduct merits disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of her medical license.
Kansas lawmakers have passed a bill requiring the state's medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. The bill would ban puberty-blocking drugs and hormone therapy for transgender youth. The governor is expected to veto the bill, but supporters do not have the two-thirds majorities in both chambers needed to override a veto. Thirteen other states have enacted similar laws, though federal judges have blocked enforcement of them in Alabama and Arkansas. LGBTQ-rights advocates believe they're seeing a national effort to erase transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and gender fluid people from American society, at least legally.
Kansas lawmakers have passed a bill requiring the state's medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. The bill would ban puberty-blocking drugs and hormone therapy for transgender youth. The governor is expected to veto the bill, but supporters do not have the two-thirds majorities in both chambers needed to override a veto. Thirteen other states have enacted similar laws, though federal judges have blocked enforcement of them in Alabama and Arkansas. LGBTQ-rights advocates believe they're seeing a national effort to erase transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and gender fluid people from American society, at least legally.
The State of Colorado Medical Board issued a cease and desist order to an Aurora convenience store for selling prescription medication without a license, after a patient required emergency treatment following a penicillin shot they got at the store. Health equity advocates say it's a symptom of a healthcare system that doesn't work for everyone, particularly not for people in underserved communities of color where language, affordability, trust and access can get in the way of care. The owner of the store declined to comment.