Re: Fwd: TSBME Release: Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr.,

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<s> Now we will once again be overrun with drug seekers.

Subject: TSBME Release:

Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., of Irving

> Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:23:49 -0500

> From: " Jill Wiggins " <jill.wiggins@t...>

> To: " Jill Wiggins " <jill.wiggins@t...>

>

>

> Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

> Press Release

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> Friday, April 22, 2005

>

>

>

> Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at

jill.wiggins@t... or

>

> Non-media contact: or

> Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., of

Irving

>

>

> A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the

license of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., license number G0694, after

determining that Dr. Eargle's continuation in the practice of medicine

presents a continuing threat to the public welfare.

>

>

>

> The temporary suspension hearing took place Thursday under the

Board's authority, granted by S.B. 104 of the 78th Legislature, to

suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it

determines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute a

continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension is effective

immediately.

>

>

>

> The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic prescribing in

the treatment of seven patients, two of whom died. The allegations

include prescribing large doses of hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax and other

drugs without taking an adequate medical history, conducting an

adequate physical examination or maintaining appropriate medical

records. There was also evidence that medical records had been altered

in the case of one patient death.

>

>

>

> In the case of one patient who died, records indicate the patient

began seeing Dr. Eargle on June 20, 2003, with back pain. Dr. Eargle

prescribed 60 hydrocodone/APAP, 60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 350 every two

weeks. When the patient was last seen on September 16, 2004, she was

prescribed 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5/500, 30 Xanax 2 mg. and 60 Soma

350. She died on October 2, 2004. the medical examiner's report found

clinical evidence of opiate and benzodiazepine intoxication.

>

>

>

> The other patient who died was seen June 30, 2003, and reported

chronic neck and back pain. Her initial two-week prescription included

30 Xanax 2 mg., 90 Xenical 120, Estradiol 1 mg. with a one-year

refill, 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500, and 60 Soma 350. She was seen

every two weeks through May 3, 2004, and progress notes included only

symptoms. She was given 15 Dalmane 30 mg., 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500,

60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 2 mg. She died on May 20, 2004. The medical

examiner stated that this patient's death was caused by a mixed drug

ingestion of Xanax and Soma.

>

>

>

> The length of a temporary suspension is indefinite and it remains in

effect until the board takes further action.

>

>

>

> -30-

>

>

> The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the state agency that

regulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants and

acupuncturists, provides consumer protection through licensure,

investigation and disciplinary action. The Board, under President Lee

S. , M.D., and Executive Director W. , M.D.,

J.D., and mandated by Senate Bill 104 of the 78th Legislature, is

strengthening and accelerating the disciplinary process for licensees

who fail to meet the required standards of professional proficiency

and behavior.

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Where do you get this information? I would love to look up any doctor's that I have gone to.

Thanks,

Kay wrote:

<s> Now we will once again be overrun with drug seekers.Subject: TSBME Release:Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., of Irving> Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:23:49 -0500> From: "Jill Wiggins" <jill.wiggins@t...>> To: "Jill Wiggins" <jill.wiggins@t...>> > > Texas State Board of Medical Examiners > Press Release> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE> Friday, April 22, 2005> > > > Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins atjill.wiggins@t... or > > Non-media contact: or (800)

248-4062> Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., ofIrving> > > A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended thelicense of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., license number G0694, afterdetermining that Dr. Eargle's continuation in the practice of medicinepresents a continuing threat to the public welfare. > > > > The temporary suspension hearing took place Thursday under theBoard's authority, granted by S.B. 104 of the 78th Legislature, tosuspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when itdetermines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute acontinuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension is effectiveimmediately. > > > > The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic prescribing inthe treatment of seven patients, two of whom died. The allegationsinclude

prescribing large doses of hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax and otherdrugs without taking an adequate medical history, conducting anadequate physical examination or maintaining appropriate medicalrecords. There was also evidence that medical records had been alteredin the case of one patient death.> > > > In the case of one patient who died, records indicate the patientbegan seeing Dr. Eargle on June 20, 2003, with back pain. Dr. Eargleprescribed 60 hydrocodone/APAP, 60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 350 every twoweeks. When the patient was last seen on September 16, 2004, she wasprescribed 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5/500, 30 Xanax 2 mg. and 60 Soma350. She died on October 2, 2004. the medical examiner's report foundclinical evidence of opiate and benzodiazepine intoxication.> > > > The other patient who died was seen June 30, 2003, and reportedchronic neck and back pain. Her initial two-week

prescription included30 Xanax 2 mg., 90 Xenical 120, Estradiol 1 mg. with a one-yearrefill, 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500, and 60 Soma 350. She was seenevery two weeks through May 3, 2004, and progress notes included onlysymptoms. She was given 15 Dalmane 30 mg., 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500,60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 2 mg. She died on May 20, 2004. The medicalexaminer stated that this patient's death was caused by a mixed drugingestion of Xanax and Soma.> > > > The length of a temporary suspension is indefinite and it remains ineffect until the board takes further action.> > > > -30-> > > The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the state agency thatregulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants andacupuncturists, provides consumer protection through licensure,investigation and disciplinary action. The Board, under President

LeeS. , M.D., and Executive Director W. , M.D.,J.D., and mandated by Senate Bill 104 of the 78th Legislature, isstrengthening and accelerating the disciplinary process for licenseeswho fail to meet the required standards of professional proficiencyand behavior. > > > __________________________________________________>

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I am subscribed to their email newsletter. You can also read on their site.

http://www.tsbme.state.tx.us/K Li wrote:

Where do you get this information? I would love to look up any doctor's that I have gone to.

Thanks,

Kay__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

DH's is comment was that he should be beat with a stick and shot.

> Subject: TSBME Release: Medical Board Suspends License of

Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., of Irving

> Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:23:49 -0500

> From: " Jill Wiggins " <jill.wiggins@t...>

> To: " Jill Wiggins " <jill.wiggins@t...>

>

>

>

> Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

> Press Release

>

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> Friday, April 22, 2005

>

>

>

> Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at

jill.wiggins@t... or

>

> Non-media contact: or

>

>

> Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D.,

of Irving

>

>

> A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended

the license of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., license number G0694,

after determining that Dr. Eargle's continuation in the practice of

medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare.

>

>

>

> The temporary suspension hearing took place Thursday under the

Board's authority, granted by S.B. 104 of the 78th Legislature, to

suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it

determines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute a

continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension is effective

immediately.

>

>

>

> The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic prescribing

in the treatment of seven patients, two of whom died. The allegations

include prescribing large doses of hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax and other

drugs without taking an adequate medical history, conducting an

adequate physical examination or maintaining appropriate medical

records. There was also evidence that medical records had been altered

in the case of one patient death.

>

>

>

> In the case of one patient who died, records indicate the

patient began seeing Dr. Eargle on June 20, 2003, with back pain. Dr.

Eargle prescribed 60 hydrocodone/APAP, 60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 350

every two weeks. When the patient was last seen on September 16, 2004,

she was prescribed 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5/500, 30 Xanax 2 mg. and 60

Soma 350. She died on October 2, 2004. the medical examiner's report

found clinical evidence of opiate and benzodiazepine intoxication.

>

>

>

> The other patient who died was seen June 30, 2003, and reported

chronic neck and back pain. Her initial two-week prescription included

30 Xanax 2 mg., 90 Xenical 120, Estradiol 1 mg. with a one-year

refill, 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500, and 60 Soma 350. She was seen

every two weeks through May 3, 2004, and progress notes included only

symptoms. She was given 15 Dalmane 30 mg., 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500,

60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 2 mg. She died on May 20, 2004. The medical

examiner stated that this patient's death was caused by a mixed drug

ingestion of Xanax and Soma.

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DH's is comment was that he should be beat with a stick and shot. > Subject: TSBME Release: Medical Board Suspends License ofCantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., of Irving> Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:23:49 -0500> From: "Jill Wiggins" <jill.wiggins@t...>> To: "Jill Wiggins" <jill.wiggins@t...>> > > > Texas State Board of Medical Examiners > Press Release> > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE> Friday, April 22, 2005> > > > Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins atjill.wiggins@t... or >

> Non-media contact: or > > > Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D.,of Irving> > > A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspendedthe license of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., license number G0694,after determining that Dr. Eargle's continuation in the practice ofmedicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare. > > > > The temporary suspension hearing took place Thursday under theBoard's authority, granted by S.B. 104 of the 78th Legislature, tosuspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when itdetermines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute acontinuing threat to the public welfare.

The suspension is effectiveimmediately. > > > > The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic prescribingin the treatment of seven patients, two of whom died. The allegationsinclude prescribing large doses of hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax and otherdrugs without taking an adequate medical history, conducting anadequate physical examination or maintaining appropriate medicalrecords. There was also evidence that medical records had been alteredin the case of one patient death.> > > > In the case of one patient who died, records indicate thepatient began seeing Dr. Eargle on June 20, 2003, with back pain. Dr.Eargle prescribed 60 hydrocodone/APAP, 60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 350every two weeks. When the patient was last seen on September 16, 2004,she was prescribed 60 Hydrocodone/APAP

7.5/500, 30 Xanax 2 mg. and 60Soma 350. She died on October 2, 2004. the medical examiner's reportfound clinical evidence of opiate and benzodiazepine intoxication.> > > > The other patient who died was seen June 30, 2003, and reportedchronic neck and back pain. Her initial two-week prescription included30 Xanax 2 mg., 90 Xenical 120, Estradiol 1 mg. with a one-yearrefill, 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500, and 60 Soma 350. She was seenevery two weeks through May 3, 2004, and progress notes included onlysymptoms. She was given 15 Dalmane 30 mg., 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500,60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 2 mg. She died on May 20, 2004. The medicalexaminer stated that this patient's death was caused by a mixed drugingestion of Xanax and Soma.__________________________________________________

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lisaltx@...> wrote:

DH's is comment was that he should be beat with a stick and shot.

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Re: Re: Fwd: TSBME Release: Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr.,

How about ". . . .castrated and pushed off a cliff". . . .?

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Re: Re: Fwd: TSBME Release: Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr.,

How about ". . . .castrated and pushed off a cliff". . . .?__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

And if he survives, don't prescribe any painpills for his discomfort

or xanax for his anxiety?

> > Subject: TSBME Release: Medical Board Suspends License of

> Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., of Irving

> > Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:23:49 -0500

> > From: " Jill Wiggins " <jill.wiggins@t...>

> > To: " Jill Wiggins " <jill.wiggins@t...>

> >

> >

> >

> > Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

> > Press Release

> >

> > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> > Friday, April 22, 2005

> >

> >

> >

> > Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at

> jill.wiggins@t... or

> >

> > Non-media contact: or

> >

> >

> > Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr.,

M.D.,

> of Irving

> >

> >

> > A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

suspended

> the license of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., license number G0694,

> after determining that Dr. Eargle's continuation in the practice of

> medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare.

> >

> >

> >

> > The temporary suspension hearing took place Thursday under

the

> Board's authority, granted by S.B. 104 of the 78th Legislature, to

> suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it

> determines the physician's continuation in practice would

constitute a

> continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension is

effective

> immediately.

> >

> >

> >

> > The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic

prescribing

> in the treatment of seven patients, two of whom died. The

allegations

> include prescribing large doses of hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax and

other

> drugs without taking an adequate medical history, conducting an

> adequate physical examination or maintaining appropriate medical

> records. There was also evidence that medical records had been

altered

> in the case of one patient death.

> >

> >

> >

> > In the case of one patient who died, records indicate the

> patient began seeing Dr. Eargle on June 20, 2003, with back pain.

Dr.

> Eargle prescribed 60 hydrocodone/APAP, 60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 350

> every two weeks. When the patient was last seen on September 16,

2004,

> she was prescribed 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5/500, 30 Xanax 2 mg. and

60

> Soma 350. She died on October 2, 2004. the medical examiner's

report

> found clinical evidence of opiate and benzodiazepine intoxication.

> >

> >

> >

> > The other patient who died was seen June 30, 2003, and

reported

> chronic neck and back pain. Her initial two-week prescription

included

> 30 Xanax 2 mg., 90 Xenical 120, Estradiol 1 mg. with a one-year

> refill, 60 Hydrocodone/APAP 10/500, and 60 Soma 350. She was seen

> every two weeks through May 3, 2004, and progress notes included

only

> symptoms. She was given 15 Dalmane 30 mg., 60 Hydrocodone/APAP

10/500,

> 60 Soma 350 and 30 Xanax 2 mg. She died on May 20, 2004. The

medical

> examiner stated that this patient's death was caused by a mixed

drug

> ingestion of Xanax and Soma.