Physician Spreads Dis-Information: License Revoked

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Steven Arthur LaTulippe spread COVID-19 dis-information.

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The Oregon Medical Board has revoked the license of a doctor who didn’t follow COVID-19 guidelines in his office and even told some patients that wearing face masks could lead to carbon-dioxide poisoning.

“Licensee has confirmed that he will refuse to abide by the state’s COVID-19 protocols in the future as well, affirming that in a choice between losing his medical license versus wearing a mask in his clinic and requiring his patients and staff to wear a mask in his clinic, he will, ‘choose to sacrifice my medical license with no hesitation’” ...

Is this good for the healthcare industry?

Read in its entirety:

Doctor Who Claimed Masks Hurt Health Loses License

19 hours ago, NurseSpeedy said:

Can’t fix stupid. I am in the process of finding a new primary care doctor. Mine refuses to wear a mask, is not vaccinated, tells those who are vaccinated that they will die within 2 years but if they take vitD, baby ASA, and DRINK THREE CUPS OF PINE NEEDLE TEA a day they may be able to reverse the effects? WHAT??? Hand my husband a packet of cherry picked misinformation that he printed off the computer and made sure to tell him to not tell his wife (me). The next visit he said to my husband, “I hope your drinking your Pine Needle Tea” hubby came back with, “I’m waiting for it in K-Cup”(not following this crap). Then the next visit he asked my husband for a $60k loan??? No doc, you got the insurance money….I’ve had enough. 
 

So today we got our COVID booster shots and are in the process of building a new home by the end of the year that ironically is located on FALLING PINE NEEDLE LANE. Can’t make this crap up. This doctor used to be great but right around COVID19 he went nuts…and then scary nuts.

The request for money is frankly mind blowing. You KNOW that he is probably asking everyone who comes in. 

This guy is a nutcase and I agree he needs to be reported, ESPECIALLY about asking for money from potentially trusting and vulnerable people.

I will say that your new street name did take me aback, LOL! Imagine if you were the gullible type. You'd be signing over the deed to him as we speak! ?

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.

About inhaling H2O2 and those who hawk it, this from an article posted on the website of Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, NC (emphasis is mine):

After years of research, we now know that the caustic nature of hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol (another commonly used first aid antiseptic) can destroy healthy cells and therefore affect wound healing. If peroxide is used, it is definitely not recommended on a long-term basis.

Yeah, suck a bunch of this into your lungs to fix COVID. You may wind up on a respirator anyway, after frying your lungs from the inside.

A link to the whole article, for those who are so inclined:

Why You Should Stop Using Hydrogen Peroxide on Wounds by Dr. Rachel Rader, DPM

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24 minutes ago, Orca said:

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A link to the whole article, for those who are so inclined:

Why You Should Stop Using Hydrogen Peroxide on Wounds by Dr. Rachel Rader, DPM

Dead link.

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.
7 hours ago, chare said:

Dead link.

Sorry about that. I got to it through a search engine. Here is the article.
 

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Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H2O2 and has been used as a first aid antiseptic for injured skin since the 1920’s. The simplest peroxide, it is used as an antiseptic agent, bleaching agent and an oxidizer. It is a common ‘go to’ when there is a wound, and it can usually be found in most household’s first aid kits.

Here is where it all gets tricky. Although hydrogen peroxide is thought to be a good first aid antiseptic, the controversy remains on how beneficial it actually is in the long run ...

After years of research, we now know that the caustic nature of hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol (another commonly used first aid antiseptic) can ...

 

 

Read in its entirety:  Why You Should Stop Using Hydrogen Peroxide on Wounds by Dr. Rachel Rader, DPM

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Specializes in CRNA, Finally retired.
On 9/24/2021 at 2:00 PM, macawake said:

These posters are not what they claim to be. The credentials are as phony as the disinformation they peddle. 

And that's why we need a section on AN for nurses only.  There was a nurse anesthesia forum I belonged to that did just that.  Some forums were open to non-CRNA's (it was mostly students) and others were for people who ponied up their credentials.  So many electrons wasted on cretins and trolls sucking up our time  and server usage of electricity.

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58 minutes ago, subee said:

And that's why we need a section on AN for nurses only.  There was a nurse anesthesia forum I belonged to that did just that.  Some forums were open to non-CRNA's (it was mostly students) and others were for people who ponied up their credentials.  So many electrons wasted on cretins and trolls sucking up our time  and server usage of electricity.

How does one prove their credentials on a site like that? Is it impervious to fraud?

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1 hour ago, Horseshoe said:

How does one prove their credentials on a site like that? Is it impervious to fraud?

All states have digital confirmation of professional licensure.  Some cites require verification of licensure for ability to contribute, even if contributing anonymously.

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Wow, he was not right (if he really said that it causes CO2 poisoning). But, we can all take note of how easy it is to lose a license these days. I understand losing his job because the organization he works for has that right. But, I have also heard of physicians losing licenses over other related circumstances to do with COVID. A lot of very intelligent providers do not agree with wearing masks 24/7 if not ill or around someone who is ill.

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44 minutes ago, Lauren Duroy said:

Wow, he was not right (if he really said that it causes CO2 poisoning). But, we can all take note of how easy it is to lose a license these days. I understand losing his job because the organization he works for has that right. But, I have also heard of physicians losing licenses over other related circumstances to do with COVID. A lot of very intelligent providers do not agree with wearing masks 24/7 if not ill or around someone who is ill.

As far as I know, no one has recommended that people wear masks 24/7. So why would these ”very intelligent providers” disagree with something that no one has recommended? 
 

He didn’t lose his license ”easily”. We’re not talking a one-off incident or a slight misstep. It actually took some effort to get there.

https://www.businessinsider.com/oregon-doctor-who-spread-covid-misinformation-gets-license-revoked-2021-9?r=US&IR=T

 

These physicians that you’ve ”heard of’”, do you have any information or preferrably sources to share beyond your anecdotes? I don’t think that physicians get their licences revoked for just having a slightly different take on pandemic strategy. I think they lose their license if they actively try to undermine public health measures that are based on science or spread disinformation.

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40 minutes ago, Lauren Duroy said:

Wow, he was not right (if he really said that it causes CO2 poisoning). But, we can all take note of how easy it is to lose a license these days. I understand losing his job because the organization he works for has that right. But, I have also heard of physicians losing licenses over other related circumstances to do with COVID. A lot of very intelligent providers do not agree with wearing masks 24/7 if not ill or around someone who is ill.

My sister in law is highly intelligent but supported everything Scott Atlas said.  Just because one is smart doesn't meant that that little conspiracy worm can't screw into the brain from the ears.  This pandemic has brought out the psychological weaknesses in all of us...including very intelligent people.  We call people who don't mask around sick people for what they are - quacks.  Masking has become a science since this pandemic began but lots of folks just can't see the big picture.  It really requires some thinking and thinking isn't illegal yet.

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Specializes in Helping Nurses & Practitioners Scale Their Passion.

Would you kindly reread my post before throwing out rude allegations? Where in it did I not agree with wearing a mask around sick people? 

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Specializes in Helping Nurses & Practitioners Scale Their Passion.

And furthermore, there is plenty of evidence that living in too sterile of an environment is not good for immunity health. You will be exposed at some point. There is a balance to everything and we have lost sight of that. Yes, I advise people get vaccinated, gown up and mask up for sick patients, continue good hand hygiene, but find balance. Either way.... that wasn't even my point.... My point was that we should keep ourselves to be open to looking at a big picture.. but oh well LOL.  

 

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