Inspired by the recently passed “Bradley Bills” in Delaware, Michigan legislators recently passed legislation to protect patients—old and young alike—in the state. The bipartisan, three-package bill passed on Thursday by an overwhelming majority and calls for the permanent revocation of a medical license for someone convicted of criminal sexual conduct in the first, second, or third degrees.
Furthermore, the legislation will cover doctors, nurses, and dentists practicing in Michigan. Prior to the passage of the bill, medical doctors who lost their licenses after a criminal sexual conduct conviction were allowed to reapply for their licenses after five years.
Supporters of the bill are hopeful that the new law will protect people from medical professionals who have previously victimized their patients.
recently named in the 2009 edition of Best Lawyer's In America, David Mittleman has been representing seriously injured people since 1985. A partner with Church Wyble PC—a division of Grewal Law PLLC—Mr. Mittleman and his partners focus on medical malpractice, wrongful death, car accidents, slip and falls, nursing home injury, pharmacy/pharmacist negligence and disability claims.
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