In doing some research on Munchausen by Proxy for another thread, I was surprised to see that Dr. Lai is practicing in Salem, according to the Vitals site. Amazing how those with MBP can hoodwink doctors too. They are awfully good at what they do. I found the following update. I sure wonder who got custody of this child:
http://www.healthgrades.com/directo...s/dr-wallace-lai-md-f43246e7/background-check
"Professional Misconduct (1/14/10)
Action Taken: Probation
Issued To: Dr. Wallace Lai; License # MD17813
Nature of Complaint:
The physician engaged in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct with a medical assistant who was assigned to work with the physician and who became the physician's patient.
The physician diagnosed the patient with Long QT syndrome. The physician implanted a single chamber implantable cardioverter-debrillator and lead into a patient's heart prior to receiving the patient's health records from a hospital in Bend, Oregon. The patient's health records from the hospital in Bend, Oregon revealed that her family history of heart disease was fictitious and that she did not have a younger brother whom she stated had died from a heart attack during a swim meet. The physician subsequently requested a psychiatric consult to address whether the patient had Munchausen Syndrome which is a mental disorder in which the patient reports fictitious health conditions in order to gain sympathy and attention. The physician was informed directly over the telephone from the consulting psychiatrist but denies reading the evaluation report which was included in the patient's chart that she did meet the criteria for Munchausen Syndrome.
The patient was discharged from the hospital and terminated her employment. The physician and the patient terminated their patient-physician relationship and their personal relationship culminated into a sexual relationship. The patient became pregnant with the physician's child and in April 2009 gave birth to their daughter. The daughter was hospitalized in June 2009 and during the course of the hospitalization the patient is alleged to have administered controlled substances to their daughter in order to induce symptoms that depressed their daughter's respiration and heart rate. The life threatening condition was detected by a nurse and promptly treated. The patient was subsequently arrested and incarcerated.
Action Taken:
The physician has entered into a Stipulated Order with the Oregon Medical Board subject to the following Probationary terms and conditions:
The physician has been issued a Reprimand by the board.
The physician's license has been Suspended for a period of ninety days. The suspension has been Stayed contingent upon the physician's compliance.
The board has placed the physician on probation for a period of ten years.
The physician shall pay a Fine in the amount of $10,000.00 within sixty days.
The physician shall appear before the board on a quarterly basis for a probationer interview.
The physician shall complete a professional boundaries course within six months.
The physician shall continue his ongoing therapy and ensure that his therapist submits quarterly reports to the board.
The physician shall obey all laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine in the State of Oregon.
State: Oregon
Issued By: State of Oregon
Other (8/29/09)
Action Taken: License Placed on Inactive Status
Issued To: Dr. Wallace Lai; License # MD17813
Nature of Complaint:
The Oregon Medical Board has recently opened an investigation into the physician's conduct.
Action Taken:
The physician has entered into an Interim Stipulated Order with the Oregon Medical Board subject to the following:
The physician voluntarily withdraws from the practice of medicine and his license is placed in inactive status pending the completion of the board's investigation.
October 9, 2009-Order Terminated
The Oregon Medical Board has terminated the 08-29-2009 Interim Stipulated Order.
State: Oregon
Issued By: State of Oregon