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StumblePublished Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 | 2:33 p.m.
Updated Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 | 2:38 p.m.
Judging by the voluminous options available to those seeking to inject Bovine botulinum into their wrinkles, Nevada could be the Botox capital of the country. Add to that laws and a regulatory scheme that are sorely lacking and you've got the makings of a nerve-paralyzing Nirvana, where medical assistants (a designation neither recognized nor regulated under Nevada law and only defined by the Nevada Administrative Code) openly break the law in any number of private settings, medical spas and doctors' offices - including the office of Dr. Benjamin Rodriguez, who was reappointed today by Governor Gibbons to another term on the State Board of Medical Examiners.
Rodriguez has long advocated that the state crack down on unlicensed practitioners in medical spas. But does Rodriguez think his own unlicensed medical assistant, Monica Delacruz, should be allowed to administer Botox? Rodriguez declined our request for an interview, but Delacruz told me over the phone that she's been administering Botox in the doctor’s office for years and that although she's not licensed, she's not breaking any laws. The next day I got a statement from Rodriguez' office stating his staff was misinformed and that the doctor does all of his own cosmetic injections.
On tonight's show Louis Ling, the executive director of the medical board, admits the law is vague and that he's been told to craft regulations to govern medical assistants. In the meantime, the Attorney General's office saw fit to throw medical assistant Betty Guerra in jail. Should Guerra, who earned $23 an hour at Focus Medical Spa, have had a better understanding of the law than Rodriguez, who helps enforce it?
This is but the tip of the iceberg in a town where dwindling insurance reimbursements have doctors trading in their medical specialties in favor of a seemingly endless stream of cash-paying patients in search of the Fountain of Youth.
"The next day I got a statement from Rodriguez' office stating his staff was misinformed and that the doctor does all of his own cosmetic injections" So Delacruz was hullucinating?
Damm, I though this was going to be a story about Pelosi.
This thing regarding botox is so blown out of whack. All you have are a bunch of doctors upset that no one wants to pay over what the medi spas charge. Some say the law is vague but before people start going to jail or this state starts losing more jobs, I hope the so called state government will take a look at the specifics. ie; any cases where there has been complications vs. the cases where there hasn't been. Medical assistants are injecting botox all over the valley with no problems. The problem now is are these so called politicians with doctors in their pockets mad because they are losing money and the state is pissed cause all these medical assistants paid these trade schools for their certification and not them. It's a witch hunt and all that is going to happen is the unemployment rate will go up and more business's will close.
Dr. Rodriguez allow his medical assistant, Monica to administer Botox for his patients. Dr. Rodriguez falsely advertises that his medical assistant, Monica was a nurse. This was on his website at www.rodmd.com on 9-10-09. A complaint was made to the medical board and the photo + false statement were removed this morning. He was not reprimanded for using a medical assistant for the administration of Botox. His medical assistant was not arrested for practicing medicine without a license. Preferential enforcement is obvious. Dr. Benjamin Rodriguez should do what is right and resign from the medical board. His re-apppointment is a disgrace. How can he be on the board if he does not follow the rules?
Wow...I smell corruption in a big way! Looks like Dana Gentry and Jon Ralston are on to it.
Sounds like they have much more to expose...put on your seat belts guys, your in for a ride!
Dr. Rodriguez is one of the best PEOPLE I have EVER KNOWN and tries to do the RIGHT THING at ALL times. He has dedicated a LIFETIME to the Boy Scouts and thousands of hours and dollars on charity medical work. He thought he was doing the right thing with the injections and when he found out it wasn't ok, he STOPPED. Many many doctors are still allowing MA's and PA's to give injections. Are you going to splash them all over the news as well??
As the public voice pieces, you should take MUCH MORE care of your reports that are damaging to such a wonderful selfless human beings (ask ANY of his MANY MANY patients, scouts, friends and co-workers). Way to throw an amazing man and doctor under the bus for nothing.
I just went to my doctor and got a cortisone shot and I know the woman who gave it to me was not an RN, probably just a medical assistant. WHO CARES? The doctor was busy, I needed to get in and out and back to work, and the assistant did a great job.
Let's not mess up medical care altogether please. It's functioning well as it is.
What a sad blog. I personally know Dr. Rodriguez and can't believe you would try to discredit him in anyway. Do you have no heart? He is one of the most kind, giving, selfless people in this world - a world REALLY LACKING in such people (as evidenced by the writer of this blog). He has given so much of his time doing charity surgeries for those in poor 3rd world countries every few months (in fact, I think he's headed to Africa next month) and do you say anything about that? Nope. Do you do anything like that? I would bet money that you don't! Or do you just try to dig up dirt, or create dirt to keep your job? How sad to try to ruin someone's reputation to try to create a story! And a pathetic one, at that! Injections by MAs have been industry standard for YEARS and have only been recently changed. Not even all doctors know that an ammendment was passed that makes it illegal. You're doing a poor job of reporting and trying to compare apples to oranges, too! MAs practicing medicine at a spa, not under a doctor's supervision is VERY different than an MA doing it UNDER a doctor's supervision in a DOCTOR'S OFFICE. I love how you keep trying to brush over that! Get a life and try to do something more worthwhile than try to take down someone so good in our society. Shame on you.
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I have been watching this string of segments and am not sure this is very accurate reporting. I am working on my Master's in journalism and am surprised by how biased these segmnets are. You can see the sensationalism that the producer is trying to use to prove their point. You should be careful to not do that. It leaves your viewers distrusting of your reporting. The woman who owns the clinic seems shady to me, as well and I don't think it makes you fair and unbalanced when you have your PRODUCER come on as a guest. I immediately stopped listening to you as a credible program.
I also don't think it's about dwindling insurance reimbursements since most insurance companies don't cover cosmetic surgery for the most part.
I just watched the latest edition of FACE TO FACE on this on going issue regarding Botox and the controversy related to it with Dr. Edwards. I thought it was a good interview. I also have followed with interest the comments about Dr. Rodriquez. Especially in the Blogs.
He is a good man. But unfortunately that isn't the issue. You can't obfuscate with good deeds the reality of what has happened. Because this is America, we don't live in an elitist society where the law is applicable to one person, but because of your position or status in the community, that rules don't apply tp you.
The issue isn't the good works.The accolades acknowledged. The problem in regards to Dr. Rodriquez is that in his office he has been doing exactly what others are being arrested for. (Because of his denial he must have felt he was doing something wrong) He has a person who is not a Registered Nurse but a Medical Assistant doing Botox and other procedures. Let's not miss the importantance that both Dr. Rodriquez not only verbally and in writing said that his staff was misinformed. That he is the only one that does these procedures in his office.
As I understand it, Ms. Gentry spoke directly with Monica Dela Cruz on Dr. Rodriquez's telephone at his office and she set up an appointment with Monica on friday of that week because it was the best day for Monica. The next day is when the statement was deliverd to someone at FACE to FACE denying that anyone else but him did Botox and fillers in his office.
The bigger issue is Dr. Rodriquez, not only did he not tell the truth about this matter, but issued a statement the day after, denying that he had a M.A, doing these procedures in his office. But, the reality is that he even had a web site that showed this crime? or non-crime? happening. It appears it may be a crime depending on who is doing the deed. Or not a crime.I guess the web site has been taken down.
Today, it was mentioned that the Medical Board was meeting to finally define the rules regarding this issue.I would hope that once it's decided, it only seems fair that like other states, California in particular, that once the rule was established allowed their citizens to comply with the rules and didn't have a witch hunt against those who conducted their business based on the law as it was known prior to the new rules and legilation.
The point is that there are people being charged with crimes that until now were not even recognized as crimes.
I feel bad that a good man like DR. Rodriquez apparently seemed to find it neccessary to not be truthful in this instance. When they approach this meeting that he sits on the board of, hopefully he will get a pass based on his purported misdeeds but so will everyone else, including the one person in Nevada who has been arrested for this same action. If not, is the next person to be arrested Doctor Rodriquez's Medcal Assistant, Monica?
Having recently moved to Nevada, I am amazed at this issue. I for one have become a fan of "Face To Face." Where else, but in Nevada could you see a medical version of the old "mob" (plastic surgeons)? Can't wait to see how the medical board get's out of this one. I knew Nevada was the WILD WEST, but had no idea that regarding many legal issues....it goes back to the stone age.
So... why don't you blow the whistle on the pediatrican that just had his MA give my grandson his shots? Or why don't you go rush in to Dr. Jeffrey Roth's office because his MA Stacy has been giving his patients injections? Personally, I would rather not sit in a doctor's office for more time than I have to just so a DOCTOR can stick a needle in me when I could get in and out much quicker if someone else did it. I would, however, never go to a place where an MA was NOT working under a doctor's supervision and she was determining which medication to put in me. THAT is the difference.
This is a bunch of Bull! Anyone who knows Dr. Rodriguez, knows what a good man he is and that he would NEVER do anything contrary to that quality. You need to remove this article and personally apologize to Dr. Rodriguez. I will no longer believe any story you post, now that I know you post such lies.
Spagirl...Regardless how you feel about your doctor friend, I'm sure he's a great guy and a talented surgeon, but he sits on the board and was aware of these women who were going to be arrested, at the same time he knew he has a unlicensed injector as well. Fair is Fair. Why wasn't his office raided by the Attorney's Generals office? What entities are protecting this evilness? It is very known that Monica does all of his injections. When he goes on these trips how far away is he? ...out of the country? That isn't supervision. What's good for one is good for the others. It's very obvious that something smells. Who care's if all the plastic surgeons are pissed off...they are pissed off because they are "BUSTED" and they are out of control. They want to control the market place because their elective surgeries are way way down. They need the Medical Spa Business because of the MONEY! Not because of patient care. These are hard working people that are being attacked that have families to support. You don't allow people to do something for years and then arrest them without a law put into place. Time reveals truth...this has been going on for eons. It's all about MONEY & GREED!!! Dana Gentry and John Ralston only report on facts. Dana has been investigating this alleged conspiracy with the plastic surgeons for over a year now. Corruption?? Why would she or anyone else want to get surgery from any of these plastic surgeons that only care about the MONEY not patient care. Stop the shallowness...Intelligence and our Higher power illuminates true beauty. Jon and Dana are incredible journalist, they see through the smoke and mirrors. They are two courageous reporters going up against such darkness. Let the light keep shining. People that live in glass houses, should not throw stones!
Love and Let Live!!!!!!!
Way to cut and paste your posts, detectivegadget. Can't come up with something original. I bet money that you're VERY CLOSELY RELATED to Dana and Jon, and not just a viewer of the show.
I think it's so sad how some people automatically want to classify doctors as all about MONEY & GREED just because they make a good living. As a wife of a physician, I know the HARD years of training (4 years of undergrad plus 4 years of medical school plus at least 4 years of residency) and enormous expense ($130,000 in medical school tuition alone for my husband) it takes to become a medical doctor.Are there some doctors who knowingly sidestep laws and conduct themselves in unethical manners? Of course. But I truly believe that 99% of doctors out there are honest individuals doing their best to give their patients the best possible care they can. And Dr. Rodriguez is absolutely one of those people. Did Monica administer injections at his office (as is standard procedure at most medical practices)? Yes. But Dr. Rodriguez immediately stopped allowing her to do so once he became aware of the "vague" statute that made it a questionable practice (long before this "story" aired). Are John and Dana going after a "story" in very biased and inaccurate manner just to make it as sensational as possible. Absolutely. Dr. Rodriguez is a credit to the Las Vegas community and an honest and excellent doctor. As someone who knows him (and Monica) personally as well as being one of his patients, I know he takes his position on the board of medical examiners seriously and does his best to set a good example by trying to abide by all laws and statutes at all times. And to those who want to point to GREED as a factor in this case, I would, as others here have done, point out the numerous weeks a year Dr. Rodriguez spends doing charity surgeries all over the world, weeks that he is not in his office performing surgeries, making income for himself while paying for much of his expenses for these trips out of his own pocket. This is a sadly one-sided, biased story that may damage an exceptional doctor and member of our community. John and Dana should be ashamed of their sensationalistic reporting and I, for one, will no longer be watching their program or this station.
I guess several trips a year and several weeks per trip performing free plastic surgery for individuals with deformities in 3rd world countries is just a smoke screen to cover up "money and greed." I think the good that Dr. Rodriguez accomplishes unarguably outweighs any petty concerns regarding this evidently vague non-issue. The proof is in the pudding. Anyone who knows Dr. Rodriguez and Monica Dela Cruz know the many years they have worked together have created a finely tuned surgical team. I know Monica and Dr. Rodriguez personally and find it hard to believe anyone would try to discredit either of them over an issue that at one time was common practice and legal. This type of journalism reminds me of a small town cop giving tickets for a couple of miles over the speed limit to make their quotas. Yes, going 3 miles over the speed limit is literally breaking the law, but hardly a crime. I can only think they are hard-pressed in Nevada to find news worthy issues, so they tend to create them at the expense of good people. Shame on you!
When it is stated "the current law is vague" does this mean "the current law is not clear in it's meaning"?? If so, how has Dr. Rodriguez violated said law? It would seem running with a story such as this one, you are saying a law has been broken. Then in today's issue of the Sun, runs an article saying Gov. Gibbons will call a special meeting to address MA's giving botox injections - does a "new law" need to be instituted to clarify the "vague law"? Many questions concerning the veracity of your premise seem to remain unanswered at this time. As to Dr. Rodriguez's reputation and successful practice in Las Vegas, his giving of his time and expertise to so many less fortunate children and adults in his exceptional volunteer work around the world and in our own country - I would think this should be the subject of an extensive news story in its own right. Oh! I forget this type of story would not be controversial or be a "gotcha" moment.
I'm amazed that people are still belaboring the point regarding the goodness of Dr, Rod. He is not only a good man but a terrific surgeon who gives of his time and talents to the less fortunate people. there have been numerous articles and stories giving his "Wonderful Good Works." A given reality.
This isn't about that. Even great men at times stumble. It doesn't lessen their accomplishments. But, I hope when he gets to the meeting on friday, he will acknowledge that someone has been arrested for doing what he has allowed the exact same pratice in his office. That new rules apply and everyone gets a chance to comply with those rules, even Moni... oops I mean Betty who is charged with a crime. No one else at the moment. Set the guide lines and then enforce them.
Do I think DR. Benjamin Rodriquez is an evil man because he had a non licensed person doing injections in his office. Absolutely not. Do I think he made a mistake by trying to cover it up. Yes! Martha Stewart got in trouble, for covering up the fact that she got inside information from the Public company executive. Not for selling her stock. Is she evil? no, but she did have to pay a price for her misjudgement. that's the way it is. But in that instance, the law was clearly defined. It isn't in this situation, otherwise, why have an emergency meeting?
Dr. Rod. help to set it up so that what you did at the time was okay and what Betty Guerra did at the time was okay. If you determine a different set of rules make it be future and not past. Then your good to go as is everyone else.
The rule breakers forward of course will need to be dealt with according to defined and clear rles. Seems fair to me. Oterwise I guess there are a lot of Doctors that will just have to turn themselves in based on the unknowingly breaking rules of the past. What will you do?
I have known Dr. Rodriguez for 15 years- he has always been nothing but professional. He spends considerable amount of donated time to the medical board and his many charity services... I doubt sersiously he would do anything to put his patients at risk or defy the law. I'm glad this matter is being taken up and cleared through the board so that doctors will have a clear agenda of what their M.A.'s can or cannot do. My own experience has been that doctors perscribe and more often than not, their nurses give the shots that I and my children have recieved for years... not sure what's wrong with that.
So if i understand correctly, Dr. Rodriguez is "greedy" and just wants "more money" so he is risking his ENTIRE practice, the safety of his patients, his reputation, and years of hard work just to make more dough? I dont think so. I see right through all of this and its complete crap. Sorry.
Do you really think Dr. Rodriguez is so selfish and is going to do this intentionally, knowing it is wrong, being ON THE BOARD just for more money? It seems like the media is just trying to drag him down- or in my personal opinion, BITTER people just have it out to get him. And this bitter person has very vicious friends it seems who have no conscience.
Which is totally pathetic to try to throw such an amazing person as Dr. Rodriguez under the bus, i dont care who you are.
I saw the Face to Face segment, and it seems this "annonomous" complaint is a pretty sad person. Not to mention the poor people having to report on it, its not event a complaint from a PATIENT! I could see if Dr. Rodriguez was having his MA inject people and there were malpractice issues, bad outcomes, or complaints- but theres not even a law suit here! No patients are complaining, and if anything, it sounds like they are appalled anyone would even think this of him and sticking up for him! Just someone out to get him... pathetic.
Just meeting him once, everyone knows how genuine of a person he is. And the more you get to know him, you would never fathom him to be someone who would do wrong.
Even a reflection in his personality- the fact he dedicates SO much to others, giving his time and money to people all over the world so THEY can have a better life through surgical missions and volunteering, wow!
Find something better to do with your time, because Dr. Rodriguez isnt going anywhere.
I hope you believe in Karma- because you have a lot of crap coming your way...
parco- You're missing the whole story here. This isn't about Dr. Rodriguez STUMBING, it should be about an MA getting arrested for practing medicine WITHOUT a doctor's supervision. Dr. Rodriguez didn't mess up, he was doing something that almost ALL DOCTORS are doing, based upon the vague meaning of this particular law. An MA giving injections under a doctor's direction isn't dangerous (and FYI legal in many states) but an MA diagnosing and giving injections on his/her own accord IS dangerous! THIS is what is going to be clarified by the board of medical examiners. Not a cover up for Dr. Rod. You should seriously educate yourself a little more before going on and on and on about something you clearly don't understand.
Dear bhoote...As a psrt of my continuing EDUCATION, please edify me on what STUMBING and PRACTING means. Sorry, couldn't resist that. But, thank you because I have now EDUCATED myself on further details regarding this situation. If Betty Guerra was working independent of a doctor, in a back room somewhere, which you seem to inply, why did the request for information go to Doctor Robert Feingold, the supervising Physician for Betty Guerra.. If the criteria you indicate in your blog, "Dr. Rodriquez didn't mess up, he was doing something based upon the vague meaning OF this particular law. An MA giving injections under a doctors direction isn't dangerous." Thank you, that is my point and you have addressed it succinctly. The problem with your presentation is that you presume without the facts that Ms. Guerra was functioning without a doctor. What you have stated cannot be further from the truth. Betty was supervised by a medical doctor the same way Monica Dela Cruz has been. Betty's work was always reviewed and as I have been told signed off by the doctor, her supervising physician. That is why this situation is so unfair.
I understand and have now become "EDUCATED" Betty the MA that was arrested, did Botox treatments in the office of Dr. Robert Feingold. It was a medical office she worked in, not in a back alley... He was the overseeing Physician. I am told that he was in his office seeing patients and signing off on every one of the patients charts, not an "absentee" medical director. FYI..She was arrested for "unlawful practice of medicine,NRS 630.020." ....not, as you indicate "practicing medicine without a Drs. supervision" It's OK since you obviously didn't know this... EDUCATION IS AN ONGOING PROCESS.
Here is the so called "EMERGENCY"...Study this and I'm sure you will all see the conspiracy...what a joke!
Why would they want businesses to close and why would they want all of these Medical Assistants to loose their jobs. Nobody has been hurt or died, no one is complaining, no open malpractices cases...what is the "EMERGENCY"?????
Ask yourselves who does this benefit? They just now started to care about patient care after all these years? Can't you guys be a little less conspicuous!!!!!
EMERGENCY REGULATIONS OF PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS RELATING TO MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Sec. 1. NAC 630.230 shall be amended to read as follows:
1. A person who is licensed as a physician or physician assistant shall not:
(a) Falsify records ofhealth care;
(b)
Falsify the medical records of a hospital so as to indicate his presence at a time when he was not in attendance or falsify those records to indicate that procedures were performed by him which were in fact not performed by him;
(c)
Render professional services to a patient while the physician or physician assistant is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance or is in any impaired mental or physical condition;
(d)
Acquire any controlled substances from any pharmacy or other source by misrepresentation, fraud, deception or subterfuge;
(e)
Prescribe anabolic steroids for any person to increase muscle mass for competitive or athletic purposes;
(f)
Make an unreasonable additional charge for tests in a laboratory, radiological services or other services for testing which are ordered by the physician or physician assistant and performed outside his own office;
(g)
Prescribe controlled substances listed in schedule II pursuant to NAC 453.520 or schedule III pursuant to NAC 453.530, controlled substance analogs, chorionic gonadotrophic hormones, thyroid preparations or thyroid synthetics for the control of weight;
(h)
Allow any person to act as a medical assistant in the treatment of a patient of the physician or physician assistant, unless the medical assistant has sufficient training to provide the assistance;
(i)
Fail to provide adequate supervision of a medical assistant who is employed or supervised by the physician or physician assistant;
(j)
If the person is a physician, fail to provide adequate supervision of a physician assistant or an advanced practitioner ofnursing;
(k)
Fail to honor the advance directive of a patient without informing the patient or the surrogate or guardian of the patient, and without documenting in the patient's records the reasons for failing to honor the advance directive ofthe patient contained therein; or
(1)
Engage in the practice of writing prescriptions for controlled substances to treat acute pain or chronic pain in a manner that deviates from the guidelines set forth in the ModelGuidelines forthe Use ofControlledSubstances fortheTreatment ofPain adopted by reference in NAC 630.187.
2. As used in this section:
(a)
"Acute pain" has the meaning ascribed to it in section 3 of the Model Guidelines for the Use ofControlled Substances for the Treatment ofPain adopted by reference in NAC 630.187.
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(b)
"Chronic pain" has the meaning ascribed to it in section 3 of the Model Guidelines for the UseofControlledSubstances for the Treatment ofPain adopted by reference in NAC 630.187.
(c) "Controlled substance analog" means:
(1)
A substance whose chemical structure is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance listed in schedule II pursuant to NAC 453.520 or schedule III pursuant to NAC 453.530; or
(2)
A substance which has, is represented as having or is intended to have a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a person that is substantially similar to, or greater than, the stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a person of a controlled substance listed in schedule II pursuant to NAC 453.520 or schedule III pursuant to NAC 453.530.
[(do) "Mediea-l assistant" means aBy parSOB who:
(1)
Is employed by a physieiaa or physieian assistaat;
(2)
Is Hfl:der the direetioB aad sapen'isioB ofthe physieiaa or physieiaa assistaBt;
(3)
Assists iB the eare of a patieBt; aBd
(4) Is Bot reqaired to be eertified or lieeBsed by 8fl administratiYe ageBey to proYide that assistaaee.]
Sec. 2. NAC chapter 630 shall be amended to add the following new language:
1. A physician or physician assistant may allow a person to assist the physician or physician assistant in providing medical care or services as a medical assistant only where the medical assistant:
(a) Is employed by the physician or physician assistant; and
(b)
Performs such services at the direction of and under the direct supervision of the physician or physician assistant.
2. A physician or physician assistant may not allow a medical assistant to:
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 ofthis regulation, perform orprovide any service for which a license or registration is required by Nevada law in order to perform the service;
(b)
Perform or provide any service to or upon the body of a patient unless the physician orphysician assistant:
(1) Has previously physically examined the patient;
(2)
Has determined that the patient has a medical condition for which the physician orphysician assistanthas determineda course orplan oftreatment;
(3)
Directs and supervises the service performed or provided by the medical assistant;
(c) Perform orprovide any discretionary orprofessional service; or
(d)
Perform orprovideanyservice upon thebody ofapatientindependently ofthe physician orphysician assistant.
3. A physician orphysician assistant may allow a medical assistant to:
(a)
Perform routine assessment tasks such as the taking ofa patient's temperature, weight, or blood pressure to assist the physician or physician assistant with the performing ofa physical examination ofthe patient; and
(b) Administer a prescription drug as provided in Section 3 ofthis regulation.
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Regulation4. A physician or physician assistant may allow a medical assistant to perform or provideaserviceupon the body ofapatientonlywhen:
(a)
Trained by the physician or physician assistant to competently and safely perform orprovide the service;
(b)
Directed to perform or provide the service upon the body ofthe patient by the physician orphysician assistant; and
(c)
The physician or physician assistant is in close physical proximity to the patient and the medical assistant when the medical assistant provides the service.
Sec. 3. NAC chapter 630 shall be amended to add the following new language:
1. A physician or physician assistant may possess and administer a prescription drug:
(a)
Himself;
(b)
By directing and allowing a person authorized under NRS 453.375 or NRS
454.213 to do so; or
(c) By directing a medical assistant to do so.
2. A physician or physician assistant may not direct and may not allow a medical assistant to administer:
(a) Chemotherapy;
(b)
Corticosteroids or other injected anti-inflammatory drugs unless by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection;
(c)
Anestheticsthat wouldrenderthepatientunconscious orsemi-conscious;
(d)
Botulinum neurotoxin;
(e)
Collagen andothercosmeticordermalfillers;
(j)
Drugs intended to interfere with or block neuralfunction exceptfor topical or local anesthetics used to temporarily relieve pain or to facilitate another medical procedure;
(g)
Any other drug where the therapeutic outcome is dependent upon the placement, quantity, or technique uniquely within the discretion, training, and judgment ofa physician or physician assistant.
ADOPTION BY THE BOARD
SIGNED this __day ofSeptember, 2009.
Charles N. Held, M.D., Chairman Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
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Regulation
GOVERNOR'S ENDORSEMENT
PURSUANT TO NRS 233B.0613 I, Governor Jim Gibbons, endorse the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' statement justifying an emergency for passage of the within regulation of physicians and physician assistants as it relates to medical assistants.
SIGNED this 17111 day of September, 2009.
They try to make you think its all about a flu shot...GIVE ME A BREAK!
The media has once again pinned the tail on the donkey! That's right, the First Amendment at its best, thorough and in-depth reporting at its finest. That was my idea of an eye-catching grabber, and my best stab at an award winning reporter. I grabbed your attention, pulled at your emotions, discredited my integrity and down played another human being for my personal gain. I should be writing for the Times. This countries flaws with medicine and media all seem to culminate in this reporting. First, the bureaucratic paper trails involved with medicine. Doctors can no longer practice there medicine for fear of reporters like this. Doctors can no longer do what is best for their patients. Instead of attending to the individuals seeking medical attention, reporters like this have made Docs so concerned with ever changing legislation that they can not practice medicine. Docs can no longer be Docs. Should Docs be required to obtain Law Degrees, and an MLS (masters of Library Science)? Based on this reporting they should be. Do some more dynamite reporting and find the patient dead or in serious disrepair from Dr. Rodriguez not performing these injections himself. On to the media, to the reporters, those associated with this broadcast, and those discrediting, mocking and libeling the name of Dr Rodriguez. These reporters have put their integrity on the back burner, made a gain and improperly reported a story. The media is full of biases. Every station has money to be made somewhere, so these stations report the news according to their biases. This station has obviously targeted individuals that have been wronged by the medical field (those individuals that sue for millions because monetary value will make things better for them). They have chosen to try and bring down another Dr. and raise ever soaring malpractice insurance prices, then complain about the high cost of medical care. The way the story was presented, the language, the articulation, and even time of broadcast was done so to target a certain demographic. Report stories and media the way the founders of this country intended when they wrote the First Amendment to the Constitution of this great nation. Those trying to crucify this man who does so much for his fellow man, please wake up tomorrow keeping notes of every action of that day. Did you get in the car, put on the seat belt, drive no faster than 35 mph, and keep your hands at the 10 and 2 positions at all times? Remain integral through your scrutiny of this man and lives your lives abiding each law and being PERFECT in your chosen atmospheres. If you feel this man should be removed from his position, than pull over the next time you see someone pulled over, waive the cop down and plead guilty for not turning on your turn signal 100 ft before that last turn. What will this reporting due? Possibly ruin this mans career, probably make you more money in one way or another and give what is wrong with this country another unneeded boost.
But what do I know I'm just the pool boy.
PARCO, sounds like you have a good argument. DR ROD did SCREW himself BIG TIME, and WORSE tried to COVER it UP in SHAME and DISGRACE. MORON. to all RAM ROD LOVERS, u cant' deny the HARD EVIDENCE given to the puppets by the ANONYMOUS TIP. even the producer admitted she could not find the INCRIMINATING facts in front of her. well it dawned on them that DR BENNY would COVER UP his LIES and DECEIT once confronted with the goods, so at least they did a 'GOTCHA' move. he should me a MAN and stand up for his MISTAKE and ACCEPT his FATE and PAY for his SIN. the PROOF is in the PUDDING, which is all over DR RODS SMUG FACE. his WRINKLY MUG is blasted all over the internet showing him being SHOT with BOTOX by his FAKE "NURSE". he calls his MEDICAL ASSISTANT Monica a NURSE. FLAT OUT LIE. ROD MAN did it to himself, he KNEW BETTER, that's why KARMA HURTS. his DEMONS are ATTACKING him now, even if he is benny the SAINT. what a HYPROCRITE AND A LIAR. DISGRACE
copied and PASTED!!! from the face to face segment comment- JUST TO MAKE SURE a specific low life, pathetic, poisonous someone gets the message.
wow t***h, you are so SAD. do you want s****y and your dr arrested? thats what it sounds like, and there is proof of what you are accusing dr rod of doing that your dr has done as well... i hope youre proud. dont think that everyone doesnt know YOU are behind this T.S. because everyone does... and your motive is pathetic. there is even evidence of you THREATENING his practice before this. This is a personal attack against dr. rodriguez.
I have personally seen Dr. Jeffrey Roth's price sheet stating that his "NURSE" stacey (an unlicensed medical assistant) will do injections for cheaper price and HAS. and im pretty sure there are sources who can state they have actually SEEN her doing said injections. And there is proof as well.
I think its funny Dr. Roths office has done the exact same thing, yet this artical chose not to highlight that. and its the most UNCREDIBLE source coming from a bitter ex-employee who is so toxic and unhappy with their own life they feel they have to ATTEMPT to ruin others. Cut the crap- dont you see how EVIL you are. let it go.
if you are trying to aim this at being FAIR and everyone has to play by the same rules, REGARDLESS if they were misinformed or not, then point the finger at your doctor too, and accuse him of everything the SAME- you know- JUST TO BE FAIR. the claws are coming out.
Its VERY obvious who you are, and that this story is either some sort of bribe or personal favor as it is well known your PERSONAL relationship with this station. you are pathetic.
I have known Dr. Rodriguez both personally and professionally for 40 years. You will not find a more ethical and honest person.
Also, I know of no state in the union where injections are routinely given by physicians. Period. It is standard practice for nurses, medical techs, and medical assistants to give injections.
I now see a trend where the legislature over reacts and creates laws that are poorly written with no clear intent. This only creates a hostile environment for medical practice and drives up the cost of health care for everyone.
Once again the media is tarnishing the reputation of a good citizen for the sake of sensationalism. Are the any Journalists left in the world or is it all now just reality TV and Jerry Springer.
I was unable to ascertain from the original article by Dana Gentry, exactly what IS the law about which she writes? If I understand the WHAT (of the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW) from her news article, it would seem that she believes Dr Rodriguez would help make a law to hinder doctors' offices from working efficiently....hardly makes sense for him to do that.
Once venomous interest was established, a second article finally explained what was not cleard in the original by linking to the current emergency law.
How are medical facilities supposed to get any work done if the doctor has to do all the work? For example, patients' records are confidential....so, does one expect the doctor to do the filing? For another telling example, in personal experience, x-ray technologists inject iodine (a drug with potential for allergic reactions) for common kidney x-rays every day. This is done under a doctor's supervision. And that doctor's supervision was defined: as long as that doctor was in the department. If doctors, nurses and physician assistants did all the injections, medical care would grind to a halt.
As for Betty Guerra, the article does not state why she is in jail. Did the Attorney General put her in jail because she is not a medical assistant or because she was not supervised....and, is that a reason to attack Dr Rodriguez and Monica de la Cruz, especially, and others in the cosmetic surgery field?
In actuality, wasn't the law made to stop non-medical personnel and medical personnel without supervision from performing medical procedures? Doctors' assistants or "medical assistants" are medical personnel, and are not qualified to diagnose and treat on their own. Their job is to aid the doctor in treating the patients comfortably and with the least amount of discomfort...and that includes time spent waiting.
Think of that next time you wait in a doctor's office reading sensational and vague news articles.
detectivegadget and ididsay... nice trish. you best make sure you've crossed all your t's and dotted all your i's because dr. roth is next. you're guilty of the same thing that you're blasting dr. rod for.
oh, and p.s.
get over it. you're wasting your breath on a non issue and you're going to make things REALLY bad for yourself.
kissallthis.... TIST TIST KISS KISS TOO BAD SO SAD BOO HOO HOO POOR BABY YOU. face the music, the facts are the facts. RODDY is a LIAR caught with his PANTS DOWN using FAKE NURSES to inject BOTOX. who would ever go see him again. what other fake things is he doing to patients. why won't ROD MAN step up to the plate and take the mic, because he's SLEAZY AND SHADY. that is how he can afford to go globetrotting treating handicaps, by LYING TO PATIENTS that a NURSE is treating them when they are MEDICAL ASSISTANTS. what other lies does his office perpetuate? DON'T TRUST HIM. BUYER BEWARE. CARSALESMAN.
nice. you are a waste of space. like i said, i feel sorry for you.
maybe you could also accuse him of having an affair... oh wait, you already did that, too. nevermind.
oh wait... are we forgetting the whole issue of HER doctor THAT SHE WORKS FOR IS DOING THE SAME THING? talk about SLIME BALL- just because you are bitter you got fired. so be fair and face the facts... tell YOUR doctor he might as well put the hand cuffs on himself. really?
oh and SLEAZY... take a look at dr roths website... i rest my case. t.s. you are TRASH
ididsay,
This is a forum for adult communication, TYPING IN ALL CAPS does nothing, well other than make readers think you are unfamiliar with a keyboard. You are trying to prove a point, to communicate your opinion. I'll give you a few pointers on how to do this. Trying to convey a message to another adult usually does not work with petty name calling. The way that you are communicating makes the rest of us believe that you know you are wrong about what you are arguing and turning to last resort name calling and petty speaking. Think back to the 6th grade and recollect that you used these same words and demeanor when that girl called you ugly.
Is your face deformed because of Dr. Rodriguez being "sleazy and shady". Are you on your death bed due to Dr. Rodriguez's greed and inhumane actions? Is your life in any way shape or form altered by the actions of this man? I feel comfortable with saying that you are internally answering no to all of these questions well in your case it might be more of a verbal NOOOOO. Go find a different soap box to rant on. Use your energy for the bettering of yourself and those around you. Go be constructive and effective.
I really feel bad that Dr. Rodriquez has found himself where he has taken a position that ended up so public regarding the denial of the practice he was doing in his office with Monica and his staff. I'm sure if he had it to do over again, he would have responded differntly. If the disclosure about his denial isn't true, he would have voted on this issue rather than recusing himself.
The suggestion seems to be that the reporters planned this attack on Dr. Rodriquez. Please tell me how could the reporters possibly kmow that Dr. Rod was going to take that position regarding his staff and Monica and injecting. It's obvious he didn't know that Ms. Gentry had called and set an appointment directly with Monica. To me. its more like Dr. Rod did a UH OH. "I need to nip this in the bud. I know, I'm just going to deny it and it will go away." I'm sure he had no idea he was goimg to create this big of a problem for himself. But he did it, no one else.
But, let's be fair about the reporting. This story wasn't about Rodriquez. Consider this. what if Dr. Rodriquez would have said when contacted by the reporter, "I've been concerned about this problem for quite awhile. In 2007 I brought it up in an open meeting of the medical board. Because this hasn't been clarified by the legislation, even I have a Medical Assistant helping me with Botox amd injections. Of course she does this with my supervision. I will continue doing so until it is clarified." Nobody could have faulted him.
In regards to the reporting, let's be clear about one thing. There isn't a reporter I'm aware of on the earth that wouldn't jump on a statement made by someone who sits in Dr. Rodriquez's position. He blatamtly trys to cover it up verbally, sleeps on it and the next day to make sure it goes away, puts it in writing. He did this to himself, all by himself.
But, what is offensive to me, is to now attack this Doctor about his surgery and to question his abilities there. What happened regarding this whole injecting issue is now being clarified, temporarily and it will ultimately be dealt with on a more permanent basis. Dr. Rodriquez's life and pratice will go on. Because of this one event; hasn't caused me to question Dr. rodriquez's ability as a plastic surgeon. This whole thing will pass.
But, above all I commend the reporters who investigated this story and have been critizied unfairly. If they were so wrong in their story, why is it that for the first time there has been clarification of duties for Medical Assistants who play such an important role in our medical system. Even the Govenor recognized that if they were not allowed to assist the Doctors, P.A.s and R.N.s with Flu Shots and other duties, the general public would suffer. You and me. Thanks to Jon Ralston and Dana Gentry and whoever else was involved. Maybe now with the clarification, they will stop trying to put people in jail.
Sorry Dr. Rod, this wasn't about you after all.
Dr Rod and Ms. DeLaCruz did not deserve this. None of you can tell me Ms. Gentry or Detective "wanna be" or "ididsay" that every time you have received a shot you asked if the person giving it to you was a R.N. DAMN! I got my flu shot 3 days ago at a SavOn Pharmacy. What about the pharmacist giving me the shot Ms. Gentry. Should I sue them????? Oh yeh, and what about the people who have given me my diabetes shot who aren't even in the medical field??? I could be rich. Dr. Rod and Ms. DeLaCruz are wonderful honest people and would not intentionally do anything to put that practice at risk. I bet all of you writing negative comments would be the 1st in line at Dr. Rods office if there was an advertisement stating free Botox or free lip injections. I guarantee not one person would ask if a R.N. is administering the injection. Why don't you gear your energy on Doctors who give pain meds to people like candy who do not need them? In my opinion, this whole thing sounds to me like Dr. Rod once had a disgrunteled employee and they tried to "set him up". I smell a big rat. If any of you believe in Karma, hold on to your seat because it will come around. Who is this "ididsay" mean spirited person anyways?. Wholly crap. I don't know who alot of these people are but I think I just figured out who the big rat is.
parco - Dr. Rodriguez didn't deny anything. Stop making up your own story. Well, actually, do whatever you want. You're illogical and no one really thinks you have any substance.
I am so sorry to all involved that the dialogue has deteriorated to this point. Let's clear up a few points.
Why are we focusing on Dr. Rodriguez and not all doctors who engage in this widespread practice? The answer is simple. Dr. Rodriguez, as a member of the medical board, is in a position to regulate. He suggested in 2007 that the board take the issue of unlicensed assistants working in medical spas to the Legislature. Note, he did not say "unlicensed assistants working anywhere." I have been reporting for more than a year on what is alleged to be a concerted effort on the part of some doctors to hurt medical spas because of the competition they present. The tip, (not from Trish, don't know who she is and never talked with her... so knock off the threats) that Dr. Rod's assistant is unlicensed was of obvious interest given his desire to regulate MAs elsewhere. I phoned his office and asked if he'd talk about the competition between plastic surgeons and medical spas and he declined to be interviewed. That is usually a good sign to me that there is more to investigate. That's when I decided to look into an appointment with Monica. I spoke with her and she told me she was unlicensed but functioned as the doctor's surgical assistant and injected Botox regularly. The next day I received a statement from the doctor's office that his staff was misinformed. I have since talked with a patient who was injected by Monica but never saw Dr. Rodriguez, which makes Monica no different than Betty Guerra, who the state alleges saw patients outside the presence of a doctor. I am not advocating that anyone be punished, least of all Dr. Rodriguez, whose ability I respect and admire, nor Monica, who is said to be among the best. We are simply pointing out the disparity in treatment of two similarly situated MAs.
The emergency regulation passed Friday is unfortunate as it will prohibit many trained and qualified MAs from doing their jobs. The logical reaction, in my opinion, would have been for the state to establish minimum criteria for the procedures peformed by MAs and regulate them. The regulation that was passed gives credence to the theory that the board is biased against the medical spas. Tune in Monday for more with Dr. Lane Smith, a local plastic surgeon and Tracy Hurst from the Medical Spa at Summerlin.
This behavior between these bloggers are interesting...sounds like they all know each other. Alot of bad blood! Makes me wonder after reading the threats about revealing dirty deeds on their previous employers (doctors). Is there any merit to these remarks? If you want to know any dirt just ask a disgruntled employee. Usually there is SOME truth to it. It's obvious there is much more to be told...maybe Dana Gentry and Jon Ralston need to keep digging...there is alot of cover up going on here! Looks like a few worms slipped out of the can and there is more to come. Stay tune!!!
I want yellow highlight, lucky lady just because you're a dishonest reporter means you get fancy colors, LUCKY!
My final comment on this issue to cheesegakers inasmuch as he/she has chosen to engage me and state that I am illogical and make up whatever story I want. Let's look at how illogical I am.
FROM THE NEWS STORY:
1)An appointment was set to do Botox directly with Monica. I didn't set it nor report it. It's now public information. 2)A written denial from Dr. Rodriquez was sent to the FACE to FACE staff. I didn't solicit this denial. 3)A web site was up that showed the person that the appointment was set up with (Monica)doing Botox. 4)The web site was taken down. I hadn't seen the site nor had any control of the site, but it has been removed. Although as I understand it, FACE to FACE has a copy if someone chose to review it I would assume. 5) Mr. Ling said in his interview on FACE to FACE, " Dr. Rod told me some time in early August at our medical retreat that he was the only one doing Botox in his office." Mr. Ling told everyone watching the program that statement. Not me but all of us. (See point #1)
6)Dr. Rodriquez recused himself from voting on this issue. In my experience, this happens if you have a conflict of interest. I didn't ask Dr. Rod to recuse himself. Like his denial he did it all on his own, because he obviosly had a conflict of interest, recognized it and decided to not vote on it. I commend him for that. But, the recussal speaks for itself.
Mr. or Mrs. cheesegakers. What part of this did I make up? I just followed the story like everyone else. You obviously have some kind of vested interested in this. Truthfully, I really don't care what your tie is to Dr. Rodriquez. If your a relative or a friend, I don't blame you for being upset that this good man is being criticised. It's always disappointing to see hero's at times be found with clay feet. Just like the rest of us.
But, why attack me or criticize me? If the points above are not true, than an apology would be in order and I would be the first to give it. But, if the points are true, stifle your comments to me and ask Dr. Rodriquez who I'm sure you know personnally if he feels repentent about not being completely candid in such a public way and maybe he should apologize to Nevadans for abusing his position of power on the medical board. I think its time for him to speak up for Betty Guerra who is not a crimonal. Just like Monica nor Dr. Rodriquez are criminals. But the choice to choose to apologize is on him, not me. Its just not my story. I didn't make it up. To me its just a story; unfortunately to Dr. Rod, it's kind of a mini nightmare. But confession is good for the soul.
cheesegakers, leave it/me alone and maybe we can all forget this temporary miss step by you know who.
You have bored me once again. Keep doing your research. Talk to me when you have more substance.
What I find the most amusing about this blog is the absolute hostility from doctor Rod's family, friends and colleagues against everyone and anyone who moves in a direction that does not throw rose petals at the feet of "Doctor the Good" Rodriguez.
It makes me wonder what they ALL are so worried about. Could it possibly be Dr Good-Rod is just another fat head ego who wants the money AND the public accolades for being a "great humanitarian?" But never anything for little ole' himself. Like no one has tried this before.
Please, tell me that man's pants aren't down around his ankles.
DO YOU ALL REMEMBER THE GOOD ANGEL THAT TURNED INTO THE EVIL DEVIL??
oh yes dr GOD roddy does and so does all his family, freinds, employees cohort conspirees that are now DEMONS of HELL.
sorry, but people feel the need to stand up for what they know is RIGHT, Dr. rodriguez does have a lot of people in his life that will not let corruption, lies, and dirty deeds try to bring him down. and the behavior in these blogs does sound like "friends, family and colleagues" because they know him the BEST and know this is a load of crap. OF course they are concerned and are going to voice their opinions. it just makes me sad how other people feel the need to say the most REPULSIVE things that are only motivated by bitterness and a lack of self worth.
Holy Moley cheesegaker, The world is flat, we didn't really go to the moon and the points I listed are fabricated completely by little old me. Oh! and about Santa Claus and the Easter bunny... Sssshhh, don't tell her. Don't be mean.
READERS BEWARE! DANA GENTRY IS A LIAR!
Thats right, Dana is lying on this post. She claims she does not know Trish, yet I personally know Dana went INTO Dr. Roth's office where Trish works (and where Dr. Roth has an unlicensed medical assistant injecting Botox), and spoke with them both BEFORE doing reports on Dr. Rodriguez.
Not only is Dana lying, she is abusing her position as a producer. Dr Roth is guilty of doing the same thing (having his medical assistant Stacy injecting Botox for cheaper price than if he were to do it, again I have seen the price sheet). Yet, even though she went to his office and spoke with him and Trish, she failed to report on that because she is specifically targeting Dr. Rodriguez.
She even went as far as trying to cover up that fact by posting a comment on here saying she didnt know Trish. DANA POSTED: "The tip, (not from Trish, don't know who she is and never talked with her..."
The only reason she felt she needed to clear that up was from ONE comment on here that said Trish was posting comments on this blog and others by using multiple user names. kissallthis posted: "detectivegadget and ididsay... nice trish" Just by one simple comment out of the MANY here. When, lets face it, if Dana didnt know Trish, why would she even care? Or make the effort to put it out there that she didnt know her?
Pretty fishy Dana.... you are a liar. No one will believe anything else you say. If you are lying about your source, then WHAT ELSE are you lying about? Looks like nothing you have said or ever say will have substance or any truth to it.
Thank you Dana for clarifying your position.
I've never taken the time to blog or respond to the media until now.
The vile expressed hatred has me most disturbed. We the people of Las Vegas are a community and the feedback on this matter is shameful.
My take on the whole matter is that Dr. Rod didn't know a highly qualified and supervised MA couldn't inject fillers. Once clarified he discontinued.
I've been a patient of Dr. Rodriquez's for over ten years. Yes, Dr. Rod has injected my face with fillers (not botox)not his assistant. He's also sutured up my kids on occasion be it a dog bite or accident.
He's a compassionate man, full of honor,integrity and the need to serve the WORLD. Money doesn't motivate Dr. Rod. helping people is the key to his happiness. We should all be so blessed.
Check out his website @ rodmd.com under missions and find out for yourself how dedicated he is to doing the right thing. You'll be amazed.
Yes, I can understand why some might say the boards decision is self serving but with a little knowledge I'm sure most would agree it's ultimately all about protecting the community.
Now, let me pose a few realistic questions.
Do manicurists, facialists, hairdressers and/or massage therapists have to go thru some sort of rigorous education and licensing process? Yes.
Would you want just anybody to be able to set up shop and become the Professional BOTOX INJECTOR without a Dr. being present? I'd think not. If you had a bad reaction or paralyzed nerve, would you have recourse? I don't think so.
I would think (common sense) it reasonable to assume that these procedures fall under the umbrella of a Dr. of Dermatology or a Dr. of Plastic Surgery.
The thought that people are upset they're losing their $300.00 dollar an hour job for unskilled, uneducated labor doesn't bother me. Yes, they may say it's not fair. Life isn't fair. We each have the ability to strive to do our best in whatever field we choose.
We know becoming a doctor requires a rigorous education. To think some individuals feel entitled to inject people when it falls in the work scope of a doctor or registered nurse is mind boggling.
I consider myself an open minded person and yet I would never let a med spa touch my face with a known toxic injection. Bargain rate or not.
Please step back and look at the big picture.
Find a great Dr. (like Dr.Rod.) and you'll find peace in knowing you can still have your botox.
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Who in the world is detective gadget?
Sounds as though your heart is full of hatred.
Perhaps you've failed at a few things in your life and have a need to wrong another human.
I will pray for you and yours that you may come to know the words and commandments of our creator.
Love your neighbor and remember it doesn't have to be the guy next door. Blessings to you.
Not only did I not go to Dr. Roth's office, I don't know where it is. And I don't appreciate being called a liar. Dr. Roth's office contacted ME because someone saw me shooting a standup by a sign that had Dr. Roth's name with Dr. Rodriguez. They asked if I could point out that Dr. Roth was no longer affiliated with Dr. Rod. I later called Dr. Roth's office to see if he was available for an interview.
I specifically mentioned Trish because Dr. Rod's supporters were threatening her and for no reason. Whoever she is, she's not involved. But it sure makes me wonder what you all are afraid she'll tell...
Again, I am not "targeting" Dr. Rodriguez. From his post on the medical board he asked that state lawmakers look into the issue of unlicensed medical assistants.
Not Dr. Roth nor any of the many other doctors who allowed medical assistants to break the law. He had the opportunity to state his case from the beginning and every step along the way. The invitation stands.
May I suggest everyone calm down?
Monica isn't just an MA. The woman has more experience than most ICU nurses. She is very accomplished in surgery, trauma and transplant work.
Calling Dana Gentry a liar is totally unfair. She is reporting. A flip side could be that others aren't reporting the truth to her.
As for the Dr. Rod supporters, being one myself, I say we continue to support him in everyway that lifts him up from such trash talk. Please be his friend and behave in ways that show love and support not hatred and anger.
Dana continue to do your terrific work as you have for sooooooo many years.
veryhonest,kjnewsbiz,kissallthis...
are all full of c**p. LET'S TALK ABOUT LIARS:
dr roddy the alleged saint but actual DIShonest hyporcrite LIAR greedy persecuter is just as bad as dr. hepatitis who was disciplined for false advertising his dr. associates were board certified. is dr rod board certified too or is he like this other dr. lying to public?
LIE #1: rod man already lied to public and his patients once (oh no, my medical assistant, monica does NOT inject botox).
LIE #2: then worse failed horribly in trying to cover up his lie. (oh she did but i didn't know she couldn't, and i told her to stop now that you caught me; actually i did know but didn't want anywone to find out. oops oh well, i'm dr. god not dr. rod so what, you can't do anything to me, ha ha he he)
LIE #3: dr roddy lied yet again a third lie about his medical assistant monica is a "nurse".
posted on his web site my 'nurse' monica injects me and tells me when i am due for my botox. reporters verified with nevada nursing board that she is not a nurse, just a glorified MA.
LIE #4,5,6.....Past and Future LIES?: what else is he lying to the public about??
this plastic quack needs to be removed from his position, which should be reserved for ethical human beings and not greedy devils looking for every dollar on the streets of vegas.
plastic quack.
he should go and permantely work in the 3rd world countries instead of doing it months at a time. he probably won't have anymore business in vegas anyways. who would go there now? like desai, anyone want a colonscope?
and he should bring along his life long partner monica, the MA. they don't care if she's a medical assistant, or fake nurse, or even fake doctor for that matter. they just want their deformed leg amputated and cleft mouth fixed for free. he can do this for the rest of his life if he wants to be a saint and wash away his sins. it suits him according to all his followers.
itoldu,
You've gone way beyond the issue of an MA giving injections. You're seriously insinuating Dr. Rod isn't a terrific doctor. :(
F.Y.I. Dr. Rod is an awesome Dr. I'm speaking from personal experience. He has done several procedures on me over the past ten years. All of which had terrific outcomes. My children and friends have had the same experience.
Your choice of verbiage is very cruel. Has the thought occurred to you that you may have deeper issues?
I sincerely hope you come to know yourself and develop a kindness toward mankind. Hatred and anger could destroy the quality of your life.
We'll continue to support Dr. Rod unconditionally.
IN HIM..
What about all the amazing things Dr. Rod has done and continues to do for society?
This whole conversation is poppy-cock.
He is an honest man and a great Dr.
You all who have commented so harshly and irrationally should be ashamed at your childish behavior.
Positivity. Focus on that. Focus on the wonderful things he has done for humanity and not on STUPID BOTOX!!!