moral turpitude

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What specifically does moral turpitude mean in relation to boards and sanctioning? For instance, what would happen if someone was arrested for fighting or lied during an interview for a job in pharmacy etc?
I assume the board, as a supra-legal shadow organization can do whatever it wants?

 

[NormalSaline]

What specifically does moral turpitude mean in relation to boards and sanctioning? For instance, what would happen if someone was arrested for fighting or lied during an interview for a job in pharmacy etc?
I assume the board, as a supra-legal shadow organization can do whatever it wants?

OK I have no idea what turpitude means, but let me work through the etymology like I did with words I didnt know on the PCAT.

Ok, turp = first half of turpentine, meaning something that smells bad and melts paint.

itude = 2nd half of attitude meaning mindset

so turpitude = an attitude that can melt paint?




I got nothin.

 

[loo]

It means that you support the University of Maryland sports teams even if they're getting their hineys handed to them. You don't jump teams cause they're having a bad season. You stay the course and FEAR THE TURTLE!😀


I think it means that you don't take advantage of the "downtrodden" for personal gain...like sexually abuse patients, swindle the intellectually challenged, etc.

 

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in seriousness, how much power does the board have with elasticity with events like this?

 

[bananaface]

It means that you've demonstrated a moral flaw that affects your ability to function as a pharmacist. Diverting controlled substances, coming into work impaired, tax evasion, and defaulting on student loans could be considered examples of moral turpitude. It's not like teaching where they can take your license for working at a strip club or something. Most people would only run into trouble if there were an incident that brought their character into question.

 

[clarkbar]

It means that you've demonstrated a moral flaw that affects your ability to function as a pharmacist. Diverting controlled substances, coming into work impaired, tax evasion, and defaulting on student loans could be considered examples of moral turpitude. It's not like teaching where they can take your license for working at a strip club or something. Most people would only run into trouble if there were an incident that brought their character into question.

Thanks for responding. Would civil court be something they would look into? I heard people self-report this stuff.
What about a boss claiming you lied on an interview. Or a resume?

 

[cycloketocaine]

Thanks for responding. Would civil court be something they would look into? I heard people self-report this stuff.
What about a boss claiming you lied on an interview. Or a resume?

You're pretty worried about lying in an interview........................😕

 

[bananaface]

Thanks for responding. Would civil court be something they would look into? I heard people self-report this stuff.
What about a boss claiming you lied on an interview. Or a resume?

Yes, civil court stuff could get you if you fail to meet your responsibilities under the law. Not paying child support, fines, taxes, stuff like that. If you socked a guy in the face at a party and pay his medical bills after a civil court case, the board probably won't be involved. If you jump across the counter and sock a patient in the face, the board probably should be.

A boss can certainly fire you for lying in the interview or application documents. Some of them will report pharmacists to the board if there is cause. Some will just fire them. As to whether a board of pharmacy would consider lying on an application an act of moral turpitude, it would depend on the nature of the lie and also the opinions of the board members.

If this is more than a theoretical question, you should probably consult a qualified lawyer.