The state attorney general is investigating Dr. Harold J. Pascal, a psychologist with a practice in East Stroudsburg.
Pascal's office was searched recently for illegal drugs or signs of drug-related activity, according to court records.
Pascal has closed his practice, leaving patients with only a signed note on the door that says, "Please go to the emergency room or RedCo for treatment."
The closing follows a hearing in Monroe County court last week at which an attorney for Pascal requested the return of items seized in a law enforcement search of the doctor's office.
The record of the hearing has been sealed. A decision is expected later this week.
Pascal, saying he is retiring, resigned recently as the doctor who does psychiatric evaluations for the Stroudsburg Area School District.
Pascal's office is at 233 E. Brown St. [...]
Documenting Psychiatrists Behaving Badly
Of all professions, psychiatrists seem to get into the most trouble. I have been collecting stories about psychiatric screwups for a while. Sadly, it has been disgustingly easy to do. We post stories with links to the original sources. We couldn't make this stuff up if we wanted to. My Name is Sickmind Fraud.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Pennsylvania State AG investigating East Stroudsburg doctor
As Reported in the Pocono Record News
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