by Linda Cheek, MD | Apr, Wed, 2024 | Convicted physician |
Lawrence Sherman, MD, a 75 y/o emergency medicine physician, was arrested June 21, 2021 for conspiracy to distribute opioids and 19 counts of distributing oxycodone outside legitimate medical practice. On November 14, 2023, he was convicted of all counts. Here is his...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Mar, Mon, 2024 | healthcare reform |
I know that when people come into a situation for the first time, they accept things as they are, and can’t imagine something different. So most people in pain management consider monthly visits to the doctor as normal. But just give this some thought. Think about:...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Mar, Tue, 2024 | Convicted physician |
“The DEA is evaluating the possibility of rescheduling cannabis but the results aren’t in yet. We are seeing however, some support by legislators, and even some speaking out about descheduling and complete legalization. On Feb 26 Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Jan, Mon, 2024 | DEA |
Most people in America know that if you lie to a government official, you can be charged with a crime. The law regarding lying to the federal government is set out in Title 18, Section 1001 of the United States Code. This law criminalizes telling such lies when a...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Jan, Thu, 2024 | Convicted physician |
Following only a 7 day trial, 72 y/o Osmin Morales, MD, an interventional pain management physician in South Miami, FL was convicted Jan 12, 2024 of conspiracy to unlawfully dispense and distribute controlled substances, and six counts of unlawfully dispensing...