It takes a lot for the California medical board to take any action against a physician. They recently revoked a concord, California plastic surgeon\u2019s license when he went too far.<\/p>\n
He performed a face lift \u2013 a \u201clifestyle lift\u201d \u2013 on an 82 year old gentleman with dementia and many other chronic illnesses. A two week stay in extensive care was needed to save the patient\u2019s life. <\/p>\n
While it would appear to be a unique incident that we brush off as one physician\u2019s excess, it reveals a larger truth.<\/p>\n
We must remember that physicians are in business. In this matter, the physician was employed by a health care chain based in Michigan. They no doubt had incentives, quotas, and rewards for financially successful physician staff members.<\/p>\n
In fact, this is a matter of financial abuse. Regardless of whether this elderly patient or his surrogate gave permission for the (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It takes a lot for the California medical board to take any action against a physician. They recently revoked a concord, California plastic surgeon\u2019s license when he went too far. He performed a face lift \u2013 a \u201clifestyle lift\u201d \u2013…<\/span><\/p>\n