Friday, May 6, 2011

Representing Health Care Professionals: Pittsburgh Health Care Professionals Accused of Di...

Representing Health Care Professionals: Pittsburgh Health Care Professionals Accused of Di...: "The numbers are on the rise for Nurses and Health Care Professionals being accused of diverting drugs for personal use . In return, the nu..."

Pittsburgh Health Care Professionals Accused of Diversion

The numbers are on the rise for Nurses and Health Care Professionals being accused of diverting drugs for personal use.  In return, the number of these individuals who have had action taken against their license has been on the rise as well.

Nurses, in addition to all Health Care Professionals who are being accused of diverting pain killers/drugs for personal use could face many serious challenges which could include criminal and/or administrative prosecutions and the possibility of losing their license. 

Health Care Professionals who are in a situation similar to this, need to know that they are entitled to seek legal help to protect their rights and their license throughout this process. 

First and foremost, it is imperative that the Health Care Professional being accused contact our office to speak with Attorney Paletta who has extensive experience representing Doctors, Nurses, and other Health Care Professionals who are facing both Criminal & Administrative Prosecutions.

Once a hospital, or place of employment suspects "diversion" of drugs, an investigation will be initiated and