Reposted by Brendan McCarthy
What happens when a patient — who alleges harm by a doctor — files a complaint with the Mass. board of medicine?
It's not always clear. Their handling of complaints is a secretive process. More and more, they're protective of doctors.
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Massachusetts board of medicine slow to discipline doctors accused of medical malpractice
The Massachusetts medical board should be the ultimate protector of patients. But a Boston Globe Spotlight Team investigation found it is slow to act on physician lapses and regularly fails to protect...
