problem child Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 he flew the paper, what does that have to do with the PA? s/he wasn't involved at all. are there other SPs at the practice? just let the DEA do their job, tell whatever truth you are asked to tell, and do your job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted August 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 12, 2014 I would still have another job lined up, then report. Another reason not to have our license tied to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I agree with Brian. Find yourself another job then contact the DEA. This is an ethical disaster and while it seems would be good to give the clinic owners a heads up, they may cover for him. You never know what kind of strange bedfellows these folks attract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBIDoc Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Farnswoth PM me if you want...I can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFarnsworth Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Well, the owner found out any way and he asked me about it. I just gave a brief synopsis of what transpired and said I didn't want to be involved or named. I have other jobs, and am interviewing for another to fill this one's spot. The pharmacy that called our office has the evidence. In California we have a site called "CURES" (I think) and it tracks who gets what meds, the number, the date filled, and the prescribing practitioner. So if proof is needed it can be looked up. I am walking away from the situation ASAP. One of our MAs told me that my SP asked her to pick up his Rx for 270 Methadone pills. I am not going to mention it to any one because it's hearsay, but it validates my decision to leave that place. Problem child, I feel the same way, but as a PA I have to make sure I follow mandated reporting requirements and cover my butt. Oneal, I couldn't agree more. Will keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator True Anomaly Posted August 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 12, 2014 One of our MAs told me that my SP asked her to pick up his Rx for 270 Methadone pills. Damn Well, good on you for getting out of the situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFarnsworth Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Damn Well, good on you for getting out of the situation Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 We do have one in California. I have just found out that my SP's license was on probation for 2-3 years for using and being in possession of controlled substances 10 years ago (Google is amazing!) At this time he is my only SP at this clinic, the other one quit 2 months ago.Ugh, what a nightmare. I'm so sorry. You realize that you need a new SP, and quite possibly a new job, like right now, right? EDIT: too late! Wow, that escalated quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMD16 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Follow you gut feeling. Get out fast. Don't look back. Don't report it without facts to back your claim. Avoid the HA going to court. Walk. Keep on walking. Do it with a smiling face. Like nothing ever happen. And, while you're at the door. Before you shot the door behind. Look at your SP for the last time. And, thank him kindly for the opportunity. For the training. Tell him that you'll be available if he need you to cover his vacation (psych). It business as usual. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrsmurf Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 good point Oneal. My dad was a doc and he had his script pad stolen once. he got a call from the pharmacy when the idiot wrote: valium 10 mg tabs #1000 1 three times daily for anxiety refills: " Unlimited" guy is probably still in jail. That's not a valid sig? I better change my rx writing habits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted August 15, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 15, 2014 Follow you gut feeling. Get out fast. Don't look back. Don't report it without facts to back your claim. Avoid the HA going to court. Walk. Keep on walking. Do it with a smiling face. Like nothing ever happen. And, while you're at the door. Before you shot the door behind. Look at your SP for the last time. And, thank him kindly for the opportunity. For the training. Tell him that you'll be available if he need you to cover his vacation (psych). It business as usual. Good luck! could not say it better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFarnsworth Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Update: Nothing happened to my SP even after he was found out by the owner. I don't know how he talked his way out of it, but somehow he did. Either that, or the owner doesn't realize that writing for #120 Methadone and Norco without a documented visit is a no-no. I got a new job and am out of there soon. Thanks for all your replies and posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 ^^^ They are in on it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMD16 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Welcome to the politics side of medicine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted August 24, 2014 Administrator Share Posted August 24, 2014 ^^^ They are in on it together. Or at least... they are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdpac Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Or at least... they are now. This was my first thought, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted August 24, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 24, 2014 strange how sometimes the business people do not care about the ethics of it.... .course why would they, especially if the doc is making them $$$ this is why providers should own practices and not corporations.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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