It is not as laborious as one might think. With a statewide court database and a complete physician database, such a safety mechanism could be as simple as running a single query in a database-analysis program. That would accomplish two things. First, it would encourage all doctors to submit accurate and true reports of criminal charges brought against them. Second, it would reflect the medical board's mission, which is to ensure the safety of patients and the integrity of medicine.
Most physicians deserve the trust they're given.
Some do not. A cross-checking mechanism would not harm the former and could protect us from the latter. The Daily Camera. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the express written consent of The Daily Camera is expressly prohibited.