Opinion ID: 1830613
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 14

Heading: Patricia Lovelace

Text: ¶ 30. Between January 3, 1995, and January 26, 1996, Dr. McFadden issued Ms. Lovelace sixteen (16) prescriptions for a total of 2,700 dosage units of controlled substances. A review of Ms. Lovelace's medical record indicates she was avoiding surgery which could have alleviated her pain, and instead, she requested additional quantities of specific types of controlled substances, which Dr. McFadden prescribed. The Board claims this type of activity constitutes a red flag suggesting possible drug abuse. As to nine (9) of the sixteen (16) prescriptions issued to this patient, Dr. McFadden recorded in the patient's record only the name of the drug and quantity issued. Dr. McFadden failed to record any reference to the patient's vital signs, any observation of the patient's condition, or any information as to the status of the patient's course of treatment. The Board argues such omissions are violations of Section IV.E and Section IV.F of the Board's rules and regulations Pertaining to Prescribing, Administration, and Dispensing of Medication.