Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Announces Action Taken on June 20th, 2011

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (06/21/2011)(readMedia)-- Scott R. Palm, M.D. #24506

37 4th Avenue North, #104

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Date of Birth: January 15, 1950

Date of Action: June 20, 2011

Nature of Misconduct: Failure to cooperate with an investigation of the Board.

Action Taken: Dr. Palm's license is suspended. The suspension is stayed contingent upon Dr. Palm's compliance with the following:

1. He is reprimanded.

2. He shall abstain completely from alcohol and all mood altering chemicals, including over-the-counter medications except aspirin, anti-inflammatory agents, and antacids, unless they are prescribed and/or approved by a physician or dentist who has first been informed of his chemical use history.

3. He shall not prescribe or administer any prescription drug or drug sample for his own use or for his family members' use.

4. He shall be subject to a minimum of twelve unannounced blood and/or urine tests per quarter, including weekends.

5. He shall sign releases authorizing the Board to obtain his medical, mental health, or chemical abuse/dependency records from any treating professional or facility.

6. He shall practice in a pre-approved setting.

7. He shall identify a work quality assessor who shall provide quarterly reports to the Board.

8. He shall meet quarterly with a designated board member.

9. He may petition for reduced monitoring in one year.

10. He shall pay a $10,000 civil penalty.

11. He may petition for reinstatement of an unconditional license no sooner than five years and upon submission of evidence of a minimum of five years of documented, uninterrupted recovery.

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