Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is It Ethical For A Dental Patient To Get A Cleaning Without An Exam?
All licensed professionals are taught about ethics, as ethical issues may sometimes come about in their professional lives. This is especially true in the dentistry field, where services are expensive and patients want to save as much money as possible. While this is certainly understandable, this can also bring about ethical issues. For example,… Read More »
Nursing Assistant’s License Suspended For Neglect
Patients who are in nursing homes need constant care. They need food, water, medications, and medical treatment. When a person does not get any of these necessities from their caregiver, they can suffer serious medical conditions and even die. This was the case in Washington. One person died and another was hospitalized due to… Read More »
When Excessive Dental Treatment Leads To Dental Board Action
When a patient goes to the dentist, they want to get their teeth cleaned and fixed effectively. They want to get the necessary treatment, but who wants to spend tens of thousands of dollars? An unethical dentist will order excessive treatment with a high cost. That was what a celebrity dentist did. The dental… Read More »
How Nurses Can Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care
There are many cases in which doctors engage in substandard care. They may not do enough to properly diagnose a patient, causing them to suffer from a worsened condition, injuries, or even death. Because of this, some doctors go a little too far with medical care. They may order tests or write prescriptions that… Read More »
Moral Hazard In The Lending Industry
The financial crisis of 2008 was fueled by lax lending standards. This created a housing bubble that eventually burst. In the end, the banks were left with trillions of dollars in subprime mortgages. This is what can happen when mortgage lenders don’t use good discretion when dealing with loan applicants. In the past, it… Read More »
Dentist Loses License Again After 20 Years Of Bad Behavior
How many times can you lose your dental license? For an Arizona dentist, that number will soon be three times. After a patient died in his office, the dentist is possibly losing his license for the third time. The man lost his licenses in Michigan and Illinois due to criminal charges. He pled guilty to… Read More »
Sexual Harassment In Nursing: What Medical Professionals Need To Know
The work environment is supposed to be a professional place, but that is not always the case. A lot of stuff happens in the workplace. Sure, nurses take care of patients, but they also instigate or fall victim to a lot of harassment as well. Harassment can happen in a lot of ways in… Read More »
AI In Real Estate: What Agents Need To Know
You may have been hearing the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) all of a sudden, but this technology has actually been around since the 1950s, when computers became faster and smarter. AI is being used in many fields to make processes easier and find answers quicker. AI is being used in real estate. As… Read More »
Insurance Adjuster Code Of Ethics
After an insurance-related incident, such as a car accident, flood, fire, or natural disaster, an insurance adjuster will come out to assess the damage. Consumers usually dread adjusters, as they often work in the insurance company’s best interest. They often try to save the insurance company money, lowballing consumers and making it so they… Read More »
Nurse’s License Suspended For Writing Phone Number On Patient’s Thigh, Other Misconduct
When people are seriously ill or injured, they go to an urgent care center or emergency room so they can receive prompt treatment. They typically don’t want to be inappropriately touched by medical staff. This puts both people in uncomfortable positions and can even result in license loss and other penalties. This is what… Read More »
