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Most people are familiar with the opportunity foreign physicians have to receive medical training in the United States, and the legal allowances made to allow immigrant physicians to begin practicing medicine in this country. These allowances are an important reason foreign physicians end up in rural or otherwise underserved communities. Despite the fact that only …

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Communication is important in any relationship, and the doctor-patient relationship is no different. When patients feel their physician is transparent with them and has their best interests at heart, the provision of health care typically goes more smoothly. Not only are health outcomes usually better, but patients are less likely to sue for medical malpractice …

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Last time, we looked briefly at the how the heavy emphasis state medical boards place on mental health and substance abuse history in the licensing of physicians may be prompting physicians with these struggles to keep quiet about them and avoid seeking help. We also mentioned that, in some cases, the way state medical boards …

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Admission to the practice of medicine is a significant accomplishment, but there are a number of potential barriers that can get in the way, for certain physicians. One of these potential barriers is intrusive inquiry about mental health history and substance abuse. According to a recent study from the University of Michigan, many state medical …

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There is no denying the fact that nurses play a large role in patient care. Without these medical professionals, it would be difficult for patients to receive the treatment and care they need to feel their best. Unfortunately, there are times when a nurse is presented with a challenging situation: He or she may lose …

4 reasons why a nurse might lose his or her license Read More »

Previously, we began looking at the importance of working with an experienced attorney to build the strongest possible discrimination case. As we noted last time, one of the challenges many discrimination plaintiffs face is making a strong case for illegal discrimination. This is true both of cases involving discriminatory intent, as well as cases involving …

Why work with an experienced attorney when filing a discrimination claim? P.2 Read More »

Previously, we began looking at when an individual may file a discrimination claim against an employer. As we noted, individuals are not required to file a discrimination complaint through Minnesota Department of Human Rights before filing a discrimination claim under Minnesota law, but they are required to file a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment …

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When an employee suspects that he or she has been subjected to illegal discrimination on the job, particularly if the discrimination has significant economic consequences for the employee, it is important to understand what options are available in terms of seeking justice. Because there are protections against illegal discrimination under both state and federal law, …

Can I sue my employer for workplace discrimination? Read More »

We’ve previously written on this blog about the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, a voluntary agreement aimed at making it easier for physicians to become licensed to practice in other states. The agreement is a response to the requirement that physicians apply for licensure separately in each state, which can be frustratingly time-consuming. At present, 19 …

19 states now signed onto Medical Licensure Compact, but not all on same terms Read More »

Previously, we said that employees who believe they may have experienced racial discrimination on the job need to understand not only how to report violations internally, within their company, but also how to report violations to state and federal authorities. As we noted, the EEOC is responsible for handling complaints of employment discrimination at the …

Filing discrimination complaints with state, federal agencies: how does the process work? Read More »