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Court: privacy of patient records supersedes misconduct investigations

Investigations into physician misconduct are not valid exceptions to patient privacy laws, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Thursday, rejecting an attempt by the Board of Registration in Medicine to subpoena the records of a psychotherapist suspected of improperly prescribing painkillers.

SJC: Physician misconduct no exception to patient privacy

Investigations into physician misconduct are not valid exceptions to patient privacy laws, the Supreme Judicial...

Officials: Men arrested with pot plants said it was medicinal

LAGUNA HILLS – More than 150 marijuana plants growing inside a home, discovered after a six-hour standoff with police, are part of a medical marijuana collective in South County, two people told authorities Wednesday. But narcotics investigators...

Why have a partisan election for coroner?

When county coroners are called to the scene of a death, they have to do more than sign a document proclaiming the person deceased.

Gang Members Blast City, Police Policies

At a news conference organized by self-identified gang members Thursday morning, several speakers complained that police and city officials do not respect them, and that the only way to curb violence is to provide jobs and improve their community.