Anesthesiologist keeps medical license after being caught high on the job

SAN DIEGO — The Medical Board of California has put Dr. Anna Michelle Bowling on probation for seven years for practicing medicine while under the influence.

The doctor reported that Bowling tried to sign out of the physician’s shift log but had trouble writing and could only scribble her sign-out information. Security then called law enforcement who determined she was impaired. Sheriff’s deputies told the anesthesiologist if she tried to leave again, she would be arrested for driving under the influence.In an interview with the licensing body, she admitted to taking a syringe with propofol from the operating room one other time.

Monseratt-Ramos said the medical board should have issued a cease practice order when it learned about the incident. She said it prevents a doctor from practicing for a month and allows drug testing to happen so the board can determine if a physician has a problem or if it was a random occurrence.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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