12/7/2017 JM, I am waiting to discuss your case with the Director of Investigations. The Board’s Decision was issued two years ago. You would need to start with an evaluation at one of the places listed on the attached list and pay your fees before we can discuss having you placed on the agenda to appear before the Board.ES
Ahhh, so much to unpack in such a short email. The Director of Investigations is none other than the evil-doer Dr. Mouton. Curiously, Ms. Spooner seems to have a difficult time getting a hold of Dr. Mouton. I wonder if it has anything to do with Dr. Mouton’s infamous affairs with attorneys working with the LSBME? That is one way to maximize revenue with a smile.
Did I seem to not realize that the Board’s decision was two years ago? Again, the fact that Ms. Spooner consistently makes random obvious statements is bizarre and makes me truly question her competency for this compliance officer position.
The list of places I can go to has finally been generated. Praise Jesus. Oh, but wait, all of these five facilities are drug and alcohol inpatient treatment centers. UHHHHHH. Again, did I miss something? I am neither an alcohol nor drug addict. In fact, nowhere in my court documents does it even suggest I am. How can I go to a place for an evaluation when I do not have the problem they are evaluating? Cue the unethical, corrupt, unbelievable. Sigh.
12/7/2017 ES, Again, I don’t have an addiction nor mental health issues. It would not be prudent nor lawful to require me to seek treatment when I do not have a diagnosis for treatment. Nor is it in my board order to have treatment. The facility closest to me is for addiction. I do not have an addiction.
Perhaps I’ll have to seek legal council if the board doesn’t want to provide a reasonable, ethical out patient option for a psyche evaluation for someone without psyche nor addiction disorders.
I cannot comply with the order when I don’t have a reason for a psych evaluation. Please provide the reason for me to pursue compliance. I’ve spoken with several psychologists and it is impossible to have a psych evaluation when I don’t have a reason for one. They don’t know which tests to administer nor what they are looking for as far as what they need to treat, if anything at all.
This is burdensome and egregious behavior on the part of the board and has nothing to do with my ability to practice midwifery nor the law.
Thanks for your time and attn regarding this matter in my attempt to satisfy the boards requirements in a timely, reasonable manner. JM
12/7/2017 JM, I am sending another copy of your Order. Please note on page 6 of the Order, item 1 states: Ms. Macaluso shall undergo a mental/physical evaluation by a physician or group of physicians who have been pre-approved in writing by the Board, and be deemed competent to resume the practice of midwifery. If you obtain an attorney, please have him contact me. Thanks, ES
Again, Ms. Spooner seems to be missing the point. While yes, I am willing to have the unnecessary mental evaluation, I do not understand why I am required to go to a place where I clearly do not have the disorders. She seems to avoid explaining why, because she doesn’t have a reason other than Dr. Mouton said so.
12/8/2017 ES, Yes I am aware the order states a psych evaluation is ordered. However there is not an indication for one anywhere in the order or connected case. I cannot enter a drug and alcohol treatment facility without any proof of needing said treatment. If you could provide evidence from the order of what the psych evaluation is for then I can comply with the order. Otherwise I cannot comply and I’ll have no choice but to contact counsel as it would be impossible to seek treatment for something that doesn’t exist.
Thank you for your assistance. JM
My Journey as a Licensed Midwife in Louisiana 