More trouble for W. Philly abortion doc
Kermit B. Gosnell, the abortion doctor whose West Philadelphia clinic is at the center of horrific malpractice allegations, has to appear at an emergency suspension hearing tomorrow before the Delaware Boad of Medical Practices.
More trouble for W. Philly abortion doc
Kermit B. Gosnell, the abortion doctor whose West Philadelphia clinic is at the center of horrific malpractice allegations, has to appear at an emergency suspension hearing tomorrow before the Delaware Boad of Medical Practices.
Gosnell, 69, has been licensed as a physician in Delaware since 1994, said James Collins, the director of the Division of Professional Regulations, which oversees numerous state agencies, including the medical board.
Collins said Delaware authorities have been in touch with Pennsylvania Department of Health investigators who suspended Gosnell's license last week after they labeled his West Philly practice "an immediate and clear danger to the public."
Collins said "it's likely" that the Delaware medical board will suspend Gosnell's license tomorrow after they finish reviewing evidence that's been gathered by Pennsylvania authorities. He added that it was unclear if Gosnell has an office in Delaware.
Gosnell's West Philly clinic, the Women's Medical Society, at 38th Street and Lancaster Avenue, has been linked to the deaths of two women who had abortions there. The clinic was raided by the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration on Feb. 18. Since then, numerous allegations of botched abortions have come to light.
Records show that Gosnell has been the subject of 46 civil lawsuits over the years, though not all have been related to malpractice allegations.
Every medical practice needs to be held to strict standards. Whether or not you like what he is doing, he needs to do it correctly, legally and safely. A woman's choice is hard enough without having to worry about endangering their lives- I only hope they always have that choice.— phlyfumblr- Well said phlyfumbler. While there are many doctors who commit medical practice, it will be the OBGYNs who perform abortions who will be the most scrutinized and encourage people to make women go back to the hanger and back-alleys. It is unfortunate.— jilly123
It's more unfortunate, little jilly, that you are worried about the horrible conditions someone may have to endure in order to murder their preborn baby. Amazing twist of logic.— Mr. Underhill- It's more unfortunate, little jilly, that you are worried about the horrible conditions someone may have to endure in order to murder their preborn baby. Amazing twist of logic.— Mr. Underhill
