The wheels of justice may turn slowly, but for Anne Mitchell, the Texas nurse who was prosecuted for complaining about the unethical conduct of a doctor, justice is proceeding. The doctor in question, Rolando Arafiles, is about to be formally disciplined. (For background on this story, see Whistle blowing: Nurse Anne Mitchell vs. Dr. Arafiles.)
Although Ms. Mitchell was found not guilty of committing a felony in February, a civil suit is still pending against Mitchell and a second nurse, Vickilyn Galle. In April, Winkler County Memorial Hospital in Kermit Texas was fined for firing the two nurses.
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Resources:
Dr. Arafiles to be Formally Disciplined June 10th: After Putting RNs through Hell, Law Med Blog, May 18, 2010
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