Needham (Massachusetts Republican) doctor's license is suspended

[Ian David]

Source: The Boston Globe

Needham doctor's license is suspended. Improper prescribing of painkillers alleged
By Liz Kowalczyk, Globe Staff | June 21, 2007

State officials ordered a Needham doctor yesterday to stop practicing medicine, charging that he provided poor care to at least 30 patients, including improperly prescribing strong painkillers to some who later died of overdoses.

In three cases, patients died within several days of their appointments, during which the physician prescribed drugs such as methadone and OxyContin.

The state Board of Registration in Medicine, which licenses physicians in Massachusetts, said Dr. Joseph Z. Zolot, 56, a specialist in nonsurgical orthopedics, "poses an immediate and serious threat to the public health, safety, or welfare," requiring immediate suspension of his license. The board ordered Zolot to surrender his wall certificate and wallet-size card.

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Aside from alleging that Zolot provided "substandard care," a medical board document detailing the allegations also accuses him of misconduct in the practice of medicine and malpractice.

Read more: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/06/21/needham_doctors_license_is_suspended/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+City%2FRegion+News

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See also:

ZOLOT, JOSEPH MR
NEEDHAM,MA 02494
JOSEPH ZOLOT MD/SELF EMPLOYED
8/18/2006
$300
National Republican Congressional Cmte
http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?key=BSMHS&txtName=Zolot,%20Joseph&txtState=MA&txtAll=Y&Order=N

[MaineDem]

1. I'm not sure his political affiliation is a factor

I'd object if the other side brought up the fact if he had been a Dem.

He's just a scum bag doc!

[Ian David]

2. Republicans love Oxycontin.

[Demit]

6. That's stupid. That's one Republican you're using as an example.

Read the article about pain management doctors in the NYT Mag this week, for a full picture of the problem of responsible pain management in this country of puritans. Don't make shallow political assumptions about the topic just because this is a Democratic board.

[lonestarnot]

7. Ok then how 'bout fatrushboy oxycontin gas bag. That makes two.

You play nice ya hear.

[Ian David]

8. Yes, I know it is a few bad apples ruining things for those who suffer from legitimate pain. n/t

[Toots]

3. Seems they are making it as hard as possible for people to get proper pain relief

It isn't the doctors fault if the patient doe not follow the instructions on the amount of medicine to take. This phobia against pain medication is becoming as perverted as their beliefs on Global Warming and Evolution and tobacco industry.

[Ian David]

5. Fundamentalist Xians believe that pain and suffering bring them closer to Jay-Zuss. n/t

[DiverDave]

4. I'm on the painkiller roller coaster

and I hate it.
Go to something stronger to relieve the pain and get hooked on them.
After prolonged use, they don't work, so a stronger dose is prescribed...then I get fed up with the side effects and go to nothing...
then I'm in constant pain...I wish I could just get off this ride for good.

[Javaman]

9. Dr. Feelgood. nt