12/8/2017 I hope You are well. I’m still battling the Louisiana board of medical examiners. Sigh. My midwifery license was suspended two years ago. But I’m just now trying to figure out how to fix this. Of course LSBME is creating obstacles.
They have ordered me to pay court fees totally over $17,000 and go to an inpatient three day ($3,000) psych evaluation. Idk if you remember but there was NO indication for a psych evaluation on my order or in my case. No drugs alcohol or mental health was an issue at any time in my life. The board won’t let me have an out patient psych evaluation. All the psychologists who I’ve spoken with say I have to have a diagnosis or reason for the psych evaluation or they can’t administer the correct tests. However Louisiana will not give me a diagnosis or reason for the psych exam other than stating the board order (see below) and it doesn’t have a reason. They are requiring I go to one of five choice which are all drug and alcohol treatment centers. Idk how they can require me to go to one of these when I don’t have a drug or alcohol problem. Never have. Is this legal? Can I appeal this? I don’t know how they can change the order or make it burdensome when there is no reason. How can I get treated for something that doesn’t exist and there isn’t any evidence for it?
I would greatly appreciate your advice or info.
Thank you for your time. JM
One practicing attorney has been particularly helpful and above all, kind. She continuously, when not busy with actual paying clients, offers wisdom and guidance. I could not have gotten this far without her help. I truly am indebted to people like her, whom I have never met, but care wholeheartedly and believe in fighting these horrific Boards.
My Journey as a Licensed Midwife in Louisiana 