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posted 19 June, 2015 06:41 PM

He comes before the attorney general in a week or two and has posted an open letter asking for support.

Is there a thread about this somewhere?

If not, you can see his letter and help him by sending a letter of support. He is my LLMD and is brilliant.

Scroll down to his post of May 7

http://lymemd.blogspot.com

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posted 19 June, 2015 08:31 PM

It was posted but it was moved to general and closed twice.

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/3/35060

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posted 22 June, 2015 03:20 AM

Cotton...

Unless the original date for his disciplinary conference was changed, it is scheduled for this Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 9 AM in Baltimore.

If both sides don't come to a resolution that day (generally that means he surrenders his license to avoid prosecution or the other side gives up and goes crawling away) an evidentiary hearing would typically be the next thing scheduled.

In my opinion (ongoing and still), that blog needs to be shut down before it gets him in more trouble. Some had questioned me as to why I keep saying this, thinking it was harmless.

In a right and just world it would be harmless and I would applaud it, but not in Maryland and not in this case.

I found the quote from the Board of Physicians about complaints, and where they can come from in order to be used against doctors.

"Complaints may be received from patients or their family members; health care providers and institutions; local, state or federal agencies, other boards; or the Board may initiate complaints based on reports in the media or other publicly available sources of information."

Oh, and while I am thinking about it and to correct a previous post... I'd said that Dr. J in NC, after all the problems he had with the medical board, once it was said and done he was then hit with "a million or more" dollar lawsuit by the insurer.

I couldn't remember the exact amount at the time, so wrote it conservatively, knowing it was at least a million.

A few nights ago I happened to see the figure while researching something else. It wasn't $1 million dollars.

It was $100 million dollars!

Since an insurer was the one that filed the most recent complaint against Dr. J in Maryland it is very possible the insurer will do the same thing again here (sue him), especially if the multiple charges of not adhering to the "standard of care" are upheld, which I expect them to be.

The insurer would be looking to get their money back that was paid to this (Maryland) Dr. J for treatment.

From what I remember some patients of NC Dr. J said the insurer demanded their money back from them too, but don't quote me on that.

Just be aware and be prepared. And say a prayer or two.

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posted 24 June, 2015 02:22 PM

thanks, Tincup, for the great info.

I was formerly a patient of Dr J in NC and Blue Cross refused to pay my claims for his service, even though I had a PPO plan. then they refused to pay my new claims until they had clawed back the amount that they had previously paid for my visits to Dr J.

I called the NC state inssurance commission and was told that an insurerer can demand paybacks forever...even after twenty years they can demand that you repay them for claims they paid 'erroneously.'

Tincup, how do we find out what happened with Dr J of Maryland this morning?

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posted 25 June, 2015 12:00 AM

Such a hassle for you cotton. So sorry to hear that!

And yes, the insurers are allowed to bore holes in your head, beat on you and tumble you off every cliff they can find, forever and ever. I believe they get bonuses for who makes the most clients scream and cry.

As for the charges in this case...

Typically, they will publish some thing in a document or newsletter concerning the case and any updates that evolve- usually within a month or so, but not always. It is not much info though. Here is an example, with the name removed.

Case Name: xxxx M.D.

Case Numbers: xxxxx

Date of Action: March 10, xxxx

Reprimand; two (2) year probation with terms & conditions. The Board found that the physician failed to meet the standard of quality care, failed to comply with drug dispensing requirements, and failed to maintain adequate medical records.

They could also update his license profile and/or issue an "alert" that they would post publicly.

And we don't know if the conference was postponed (what I'd do in this case, and as we've done in other cases). They spent 9 months from issuing charges to this conference date, so maybe they won't allow a delay.

Especially since some people are getting down on the Board for taking too long to push cases through and there is an effort to speed them up.

Of course he may post on the blog again letting people know what is going on? Or, if he has an attorney, he may be required to not say anything.

If I hear/see anything I'll let you know. Likewise?

Hoping he is ok, for sure. Keep fingers crossed!

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posted 02 July, 2015 03:58 PM

I am reposting this update from July 2, with permission from a fb support group for Dr J.:

"UPDATE ON DR J's COURT HEARING:

Just got off the phone with Dr J, he called me as he was signing the final papers.. I'm happy to let everyone know that all of Dr. J has been given 1 year probation along with a sanction, with the approval to continue practicing with the agreement that he must:

1. He must provide proper documentation for his rational for prescription of medications

2. Must provide documentation that his patients have seen X amount of doctors previous to him and document any type of referrals he makes

3. Properly organize any monitor patients on IV antibiotic treatment.

THIS IS A HUGE VICTORY! All of Dr. J's lyme disease related charges were dropped and the state attorney recommended that the medical board take an education course on Lyme disease, which is a HUGE step for the lyme disease community!!!!!!

Dr. J's lawyer has also set up a trust fund to pay for the enormous amount of debt from this case. He is asked for donations (they go DIRECTLY to his trust fund for this case). Please mail any checks to: (Dr's First name)(Dr's Last name), MD trust fund

15245 Shady Grove Rd.

Suite 315

Rockville, MD 20850

I will also be setting up a Go-fund me account that will go directly into the trust fund as well. This will be up later this week. Please help Dr. J from this enormous headache that he has gone through to help lyme disease patients. He has done so much for us its the least that we can do!

This is a great success for the lyme disease community because WE WON

smile emoticon

If you would like more details on how the trial went, I can provide them in a personal message. I don't want to go into detail on all the politics but thank you everybody for your support! Dr. J will still be treating Lyme patients!!"

Note from Dekrator48: I don't have the trial details, since this message is being reposted from someone on a fb group.

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 27 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11

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posted 02 July, 2015 07:36 PM

I am waiting for the filth Tin Cup will soon fill this thread with.

I have long read LymeNet to get new insight into Lyme & Co-infecs. Most here put up helpful and caring information. The strength they show while either fighting this illness, or caring for someone who is, has given me strength in dark times, hope in weak times, faith in times when I have no one to turn to. I thank you all for that.

I have never had the courage to post. To sick, to tired, to intimidated. Having seen too many before me attempt to put out certain "truths" only to have said posts deleted, or certain members being allowed to spew forth anger, lies and contempt while other posters are deleted and banned.

Here goes nothin...!

1. I am not Dr. J. from MD, however I know him. I am posting truth that I have had access to or seen in some way. I do not speak for Dr. J. or with his knowledge.

2. Tin Cup has never met Dr. J., spoken with him or has ever been treated by him.

3. Most everything Tin Cup has posted concerning the Protection Bill for doctors in Maryland, the reason that bill failed, and the "Guidelines" Tin Cup states the Board put into effect in the aftermath are, in a few cases, twisting of the truth. Most of what Tin Cup has posted are simply bold faced lies. I would be more than happy, at another time, to clarify.

4. Any mention of this doctor, Tin Cup creates way's to put him down, demean him and flat out lie about him. Tin Cup is clearly attempting to discredit him. I ask anyone reading this to check EVERY post Tin Cup has ever made regarding this doctor. If you agree with my assessment after reviewing any amount of posts, ask yourself, WHY would anyone want to do this to a dr. trying to help us?

Am I the only one who wonders:

1. Does Tin Cup actually run this whole site? It is shocking what she has posted AND not just in regards to this doctor. It seems if you disagree with Tin Cup, your comment may disappear. In the past I have notice posters who disagree or argue with Tin Cup, end up kicked off this forum. If Tin Cup does run/control this site, fine. However, I think EVERYONE reading, posting and hoping to gain help and insight has the right to know this. Clearly Tin Cup has an agenda.

2. There have been many previous threads regarding this doctor. The most recent concerned people were questioning the current investigation and charges against him. Tin Cup went on the normal diatribe against this doctor finalizing it with her thought this doctor should just TURN IN HIS MEDICAL LICENSE.

I was completely and utterly shocked that NO ONE asked Tin Cup on what she based her comment on, besides her own obvious feelings towards this doctor. (If the thread grew after I read it, & in fact someone did question Tin Cup I apologize).

I do believe the Moderators took the thread down.

I realized it was time for my first (& maybe) my last post. It was/is important that I state facts, not spew words that intimidate or convince people just because of how barbaric they are.

I already knew many "facts". I wanted to find out everything I legally could. I wanted ALL of that information in my brain and in front of me. (Lyme Brain, yanno).

In America we have Freedom of Speech. However, it is usually best advised that if you are going to PRINT said speech, you really should know what you are talking about, not just what you want to say because you don't like someone.

Time for more freedom of speech....based in truth:

Most of the Lyme community knows the Lyme doctors are being investigated in droves. We need to help all that are deserving! Which means most all of them (like any situation, there are always a few who cross the line----abuse a patient, practice Medicine without a Valid Licence (or in a case or two, NO Licence--yikes!!!) yada-yada--REAL cases where a doctor shouldn't be a doctor.

For our Doctors treating Lyme, we must help, protect, do something. Am I the only one who finds it oddly suspicious that any time Dr. J from MD is mentioned in a post, he is immediately attacked by Tin Cup? Am I missing something? Are there others that are routinely and viciously attacked? If so, my bad.....If not, please ask yourself...WHY?

Clearly Tin Cup HATES HATES HATES his "Blog" as it brings attention to all things Lyme. However, I have seen Kudo's to other Lyme Doctors WHO PUBLISH BOOKS!!! Help me here....BTW, take a second, just a second, to view a few responses on said blog. So many people appreciate the information he is able to share.

TIN CUP LOVES to identify this dr. by his blog on this site in spite of a vow to keep all the identities of doctors private. BTW, I Know, Tin Cup, said doctor no longer hides who he is on blog, however, does that mean you no longer have an obligation to keep his identity under cover?

How many of you have been swayed by Tin Cups vicious attacks without looking into the matter more closely? Everyone should realize that helping out all our doctors isn't just about supporting them if they need help with a financial matter.

More Truth:

1. Dr. J was initially investigated by the Medical Board around 2009 in response to a complaint by an IDSA doctor. Medical Boards have difficult, stressful, time consuming, thankless job (like moderators of forums). Dr. J spent an enormous amount of money on his defense (Obviously, his own money). After a long period of time, lots of information and letters back and forth, the matter was dropped.

2. The second investigation--I will only state that it was opened based on a letter sent by someone who at that seeing the IDSA doctor that initially filed a complaint with Medical Board against Dr. J. This case closed, no sanctions. Fair amount of money spent on defense.

3. Third case was sent to M.B. by insurance company. I think there was a feeling that this too would not result in charges tho I am not at liberty to explain at this moment. There was a review of six charts. The case was on-going for a long time. Unfortunately we know charges were brought.

There is so much I have learned concerning the Medical Boards and how they work, most often for the good of all. I will save that discussion for another time.........

With this last case going from an investigation to actual charges being brought, information is in the public domain.

It is my understanding, once the charges were made, the patients, who had previously been unaware their charts were being investigated, were then made aware. Apparently every single patient indicated at the very least this doctor helped them. Many replied he saved their lives.

Apparently there now an Agreement between this Dr. and the Medical Board. The Dr. can continue in his practice.

Where does that leave us? In spite of everything this doctor has had to endure, I bet hateful views will be posted by Tin Cup. It is a Free Country. Have at it T.C.

Now it is my turn. Tin Cup, when you can back your lies with facts, give a holler. It is people like you in the Lyme community that the politicians point too when they scoff at Lyme. The world of Academia liberally writes about the wars going on in the the Lyme world. They use us against us, as do you. Way to go!

Now to the rest of you reading this.....What are you going to do?

Join hands and focus on the real enemy?

Or forever wonder who the real enemy is?

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posted 02 July, 2015 08:27 PM

This is great news from Maryland. I was afraid to read the outcome, and delighted to find out my worst fears were unfounded. And loved that comment from the AG about the board needing a course in lyme. WONDERFUL!!!!

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posted 02 July, 2015 09:23 PM

Hello Nvrgiveupx4,

Thank you for posting.

I was one of the posters whose posts were erased by the moderators. I don't expect this one to last much longer so I will not waste a lot of time typing now.

I posted also in the other thread in GENERAL on this topic. There, I said that I think this doc is a hero for writing that blog and keeping it up. He is a smart man and a good writer, and it can only do us good over the long haul for people like that to speak out. I hope you can get word back to him how much some of us appreciate what he is doing and the courage it takes.

As for Tin Cup, yes, it is true that she seems to have it in for this guy. When he was initially writing the blog she expressed her distaste for what he was doing. I remember because I said then exactly what I am saying now and she and I had a little disagreement (which may have been erased, I don't remember).

Every time an MD is on the fence -- which I would be willing to bet is quite a lot when their Lyme patients don't respond as the IDSA overlords have pronounced they should -- and they go searching for answers and they find a blog by another MD, who explains, in great detail, the difficulty treating Lyme patients, and they then go back and read over several of his posts, perhaps spanning several years, and they see the growth and change in his thinking, and the difficulty he finds with these TBI's, and the compassion he shows for the patients ... well, their own minds might open just a teency bit too. Maybe.

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posted 02 July, 2015 09:46 PM

Bravo! Sometimes you have to buck the system to change the status quo and take the risk that comes with it. Sometimes there are those that are too invested in the status quo. I don't see it working so well, after all these years.

Good for Dr. J for having the courage to do what he did. This is a victory for all LLMD's and for all lyme patients. In addition, it great that Tincup's totally biased and negative predictions did not come to pass.

And Moderators let us express our opinions. Stop over moderating everything and deleting and editing posts. Last I checked I still live in America the land of the free, not a fascist regime.

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posted 02 July, 2015 10:25 PM

However, the posts that should be deleted are those rants against a good doctor who has helped so many. Those are not needed or wanted and only hurt our cause.

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posted 02 July, 2015 10:51 PM

If anyone has an agenda or is so out of step with the times that they can't accept change and they must bad mouth and predict doom and gloom based on their own personal bias and if those opinions interfere with others expressing their opinions, then I agree.

Expressing opinions, disagreement or support is one thing but ranting and raving and pushing one's agenda for their own purpose is another matter.

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