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Posted: 9:35 AM Feb 2, 2008
Dr. John King May Lose Medical License in Alabama
The doctor is the subject of more than 120 malpractice cases in West Virginia.
Reporter: The Associated PressEmail Address: news@wsaz.com |
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A physician named in more than 120 malpractice cases in West Virginia and two in Alabama may lose his medical license in Alabama over complaints from former patients.
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners has notified Dr. John King's lawyer that it has recommended revoking King's license.
The board's complaint charges King with unprofessional conduct and practicing medicine or osteopathy in a way that would endanger patients' health.
A May 28th hearing is set before the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama.
It's unclear whether the 49-year-old King still works as a doctor.
King practiced as an orthopedic surgeon at the former Putnam General Hospital in West Virginia in 2002 and 2003. The malpractice claims stemming from his time there range from unnecessary surgery to maiming or killing patients. The cases are on hold because of his bankruptcy filing.
Putnam General suspended King's surgical privileges in June 2003 and he no longer has a West Virginia medical license.
Calls to two of King's attorneys today weren't immediately returned.
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Timothy, that's a great idea. In this day and age, there is no reason why this is not possible. It would be good for physicians and many other professions.
There is a data bank that exists for physicians--The National Practitioner Data Bank. Most hospitals query this during the credentialing process for physicians. The data obtained is only as good as the data entered into it. Unfortunately, I think a lot goes unreported. http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/
Wouldnt it be nice if there was a National Database like the National Registry for Paramedics and EMTS that doctors would HAVE to register with. AND if any cases they are found guilty or negligent they would lose their ability to practice in any state. Yes that would be strict, but it would start allowing patients to have better health care. Also it would stop the negligent doctors from performing illegal and unethical procedures just so they may make a quick buck.
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