A local psychiatrist charged with illegally prescribing drugs will have surgery before standing trial.
Her attorney said Dr. Wrenda Gallien has serious health problems and needs a liver transplant, which is why she hasn’t been to court.
Gallien is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Investigators said a pharmacist tipped them off about Gallien prescribing Oxycontin, a powerful painkiller they said is routinely abused and sold on the street.
Judge Susan Gibson set a January trial date on Friday.
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.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Psychiatrist's Prosecution Slowed By Medical Problems
As reported by WLKY
When a physician is arrested for leaving signed scripts is the day the whole medical industry needs to fold. Badgering ailing shrinks is far from criminal justice. I know the case; believe me, its a which hunt. The only black female shrink in town was tipped for leaving signed scripts for her nurse to fill while she was sick. Come on...this is no headline.
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