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| Oklahoma prison doctors vetted for past disciplinary issues |
| By kentucky.com |
| Published: 09/27/2016 |
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OKLAHOMA CITY An investigation by The Oklahoman shows that more than a third of all doctors in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections have been disciplined at some point during their medical careers. The newspaper (http://bit.ly/2dkR745 ) reports that the doctors have been disciplined for insurance fraud, alcohol and drug abuse and medication prescribing issues, among other things. The Oklahoman reports that nine of 25 physicians currently on the payroll, including the agency's chief medical officer, have been previously disciplined. Clint Castleberry, manager of the state Corrections Department's Medical Services Division, said health care workers hired to treat prisoners are evaluated on a case-by-case basis before a job is offered. He also said it's no secret the Corrections Department "has struggled to attract applicants for many positions." Read More. |
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