some interesting news on Jackson's doctor

[ensho]

http://new.music.yahoo.com/michael-jackson/news/dream-job-turns-to-tragedy-for-jackson-doctor--61990880


Dream job turns to tragedy for Jackson doctor


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Jackson's death focused attention on Murray and his background.

He is not board-certified, according to the American Board of Medical Specialties, the national organization that certifies, trains and set standards for medical doctors. His 10-year certification in internal medicine expired in December and he was never certified as a specialist in cardiovascular disease.

Board certification is not a legal requirement to practice medicine but is considered an important credential for physicians and can be required by some health care companies.
While Murray's medical record appears clear of disciplinary actions, records suggest a bumpy personal and financial history.

A Las Vegas judge recently rejected extending a temporary protection order he had against a woman who filed a paternity case against him in May 2007, according to court records. The case is sealed in Clark County family court.

Over the last 18 months, Murray's Nevada medical practice, Global Cardiovascular Associates, has been slapped with more than $400,000 in court judgments: $228,000 to Citicorp Vendor Finance Inc.; $71,000 to an education loan company; and $135,000 to a leasing company.

He faces at least two other pending cases.

Court records show Murray was hit last December with a nearly $3,700 judgment for failure to pay child support in San Diego, and had his wages garnished the same month for almost $1,500 by a credit card company. Another credit card claim for more than $1,100 filed in April remains open.

He also owes $940 in fines and penalties for driving with an expired license plate and for not having proof of insurance in 2000.

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hhhmmm

[Liberal_in_LA]

1. "a bumpy personal and financial history". yep

[madaboutharry]

2. He certainly has some character issues.

Board Certification or Board Certification eligibility in one's particular specialty is now commonly a requirement for privileges in most American hospitals. Eligibility remains open for only a particular amount of time after one completes his or her training.

[polichick]

3. It's no doubt easier to get this sort of doctor to carry out questionable medical procedures...

Supposedly MJ (like other celebrity addicts) insisted on getting what he wanted, and found the kind of "doctor" who would do it ~ while cutting off those (like Chopra) who advised against it.

[Why Syzygy]

4. Prejudicial!

hmmm? The guy has debts! Who doesn't. Trying to make this doctor into a villain really stinks.

Board certification is not a legal requirement to practice medicine, but is a tool of the failing "medical" system in an attempt to keep everyone in line with their profit mill motive.

Really sad to single out a citizen with average daily struggles as "tragic". :eyes:

[Laelth]

5. No wonder he wanted to go work for MJ

... and supply him with all the drugs he wanted.

Sad.

:dem:

-Laelth

[ensho]

6. I thought it would be a great way for him to pay his past due bills

and lawyers