concerned citizen wrote on March 25, 2008 06:29 PM: Voltron
The BME is not the culprit here. Let's not lose all sense of objectivity and common sense. As you read all of the he said, she said rhetoric, remember a lot of it is just that, political rhetoric with everyone trying to place blame somewhere else. The BME is doing what they are supposed to under the restrictions and statutes they have been handed.

sam dehne wrote on March 25, 2008 04:36 PM: This whole brouhaha is just another case of Red Tunas.

Where's the FBI?

voltron wrote on March 25, 2008 04:00 PM: Diversion tactic or not the Board of Medical Examiners failed to uphold public safety.

When you fail at your job you better be prepared to get thown under the bus. No one at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada were afraid of losing their jobs and look where that got us.

David Johann wrote on March 24, 2008 11:03 PM: Medecins Sans Frontieres
Doctors Without Borders
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

M&N wrote on March 24, 2008 10:27 PM: oldlawdawg: Your treatise is valid, your assumptions to public perception is plausible. You state that when one is confronted with an even perceived, potential conflict, one should walk away from that conflict. In your words you see this as an incurable conflict of interest for which the representative should quietly step aside. I believe that is exactly what Dr. McBride has done here. He recused himself, so as not to place himself in a position to be perceived as prejudicial to any decision made toward Dr. Desai. He stepped away from his chairman position of Nevada Mutual to assure the public that his priority is to remain on the Board of Medical Examiners that is charged with protecting the public, not the physicians. He chose to walk away from the position that would have embraced the "good ol' boy" adage that bind the physician brotherhood, (which I am sure has a similar club within lawyerland), to stay with what he was appointed to do; protect the public safety under physician care. He, like you said of your practice; recused himself in the now infamous GI case; and shed any reason for perceptions of conflict.

A Public Servant Forever wrote on March 24, 2008 10:13 PM: The Legislative Meeting held today was a recognition for change in our State. Trust me, as a patient advocate; first and foremost, I want to see major improvements in the quality of care and treatment of patients in the State of Nevada. Although others may be prompted to leave our state because of these events, I plan to stay, and I plan to do my part to work towards initiating these improvements set forth by the meeting today. Thank you to Theresa, for speaking out on the dedication and character of Lisa Jones. Those of us who really knew her truly understand that the experience, working knowledge, and “integrity” that Lisa Jones brought to the Bureau is irreplaceable. It is very sad to see good people caught up in unfortunate circumstances, all we can really do is speak out against the injustice or inaccurate justice. I now know and understand that many people are angry and saddened by these events, and my heart feels for you. But, we have a road ahead of us, to making quality improvements in our state, in terms of healthcare, and we can never, never forget these events. Your voices are heard, and we must continue to work together as “one” to always respect and cherish the sanctity of life.

RJNeedsAnEditor wrote on March 24, 2008 09:20 PM: Sorry, one more thing oldlawdawg. You mentioned,

"If one is truly disinterested,the last thing one should rely upon to resolve a conflict is ones own "good charactor." [sic]

Your statement is rather profound. However, I think it would be more authoritative and carry more legal cachet if you didn't have ticks and fleas.

RJNeedsAnEditor wrote on March 24, 2008 08:58 PM: Uh, one more thing oldlawdawg. I hate to mention this in polite company but, I happened to notice some of the duty you did on the court house lawn today. You need to talk to your veterinarian about getting de-wormed. With your political connections you could probably get into see US Senator/Veterinarian Dr. John Ensign this week.

RJNeedsAnEditor wrote on March 24, 2008 08:52 PM: Oldlawdawg, you're pretty uppity for an unpedigreed mut. You seem regal and sophisticated until you start chewing on a disposable diaper you found in the trash or you p00p on the court house lawn. Stop yapping at the moon and go get in your basket. Now!

oldlawdawg wrote on March 24, 2008 08:39 PM: Why did the RJ remove this column from the index at 8:30 p.m. so it's hard to access and comment? Our discussion was getting interesting rather than devolving into the "RJNeedsAnEditor" kind of drivel.

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