Doctor's Name

ST. GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE—GRENADA

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10/07/2019—ACCUSATION FILED.

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Excerpt from Accusation dated 10/07/2019:

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Repeated Negligent Acts)

 

8. Respondent Michael Jen-Kung Huang, M.D. has subjected his Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate No. A 84045 to disciplinary action under sections 2227 and 2234, as defined by 2234, subdivision (c), of the Code, in that Respondent committed repeated negligent acts in his care and treatment of Patient A as more particularly alleged hereinafter.

9. On or about June 5, 2015, Patient A went to Respondent's practice for a wellness visit. Patient A's medical history included seizures with no incidents of reoccurrence, poor circulation involving the hands and feet, chronic persistent yeast infections, persistent anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic headaches.

10. With respect to the seizures, Respondent advised Patient A to continue to monitor her situation and contact the clinic as needed.

11. Respondent determined Patient A's poor circulation was possibly due to Raynaud'~ syndrome. Respondent advised Patient A to contact the clinic for follow-up if symptoms recurred.

12. Respondent referred Patient A to a gynecologist for evaluation regarding the yeast infections.

13. Respondent conducted a physical exam and spoke with Patient A about the underlying causes for the anxiety and depression. Ultimately, Respondent determined the anxiety and depression were associated with family and social stres~ors as well as excessive caffeine. Respondent advised Patient A to increase exercise and healthy hobbies, and decrease caffeine intake. Furthermore, Respondent also prescribed Patient A with Prozac. Respondent prescribed a starting dosage of 20 mg. He prescribed 30 (thirty) capsules at the outset, but permitted a total of 4 (four) refills. Specifically, Respondent permitted Patient A to increase the dosage to 40 mg after4 weeks, and 60 mg after 8 weeks, if needed. In total, Patient A received enough medication for 2 months and 20 days if taken as prescribed. Patient A was to follow-up at the clinic if there were no improvements or if there were any adverse effects from the medication. There were no future appointments scheduled.

14. For the headaches, Respondent thought they were secondary to stress-induced tension and advised Patient A to stretch, heat, and massage the area accordingly.

15. Sometime between July 8, 2015 and September 11, 2015, Respondent learned Patient A had committed suicide on or about July 8, 2015. Patient A had alcohol and hydrocodone in her system.

16. On or about September 11, 2015, Respondent reviewed the medical records for Patient A. On that same date, Respondent modified Patient A's medical records to add "Patient wish medication treatment and will start [Prozac]." This note was added in three separate sections of the medical records. Respondent did not notate the date or time of the addendums.

17. On or about December 10, 2018, Respondent was interviewed at the Health Quality Investigation Unit's Sacramento Office regarding the care and treatment provided to Patient A. During the subject interview, Respondent stated he "believe[d]" he asked about Patient A's substance abuse history. Respondent stated his medical assistant would typically ask about a patient's smoking, alcohol, and drug history. Respondent recalled Patient A was not using substances.

18. Respondent committed acts of repeated negligence in his care and treatment of Patient A, which included, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Respondent failed to schedule a follow-up appointment for Patient A after initiating anti-depressant treatment;

(b) Respondent failed to properly assess Patient A's substance abuse; and

(c) Respondent failed to document the date and time of his addendum to Patient A's medical records.

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Failure to Maintain Adequate and Accurate Medical Records)

19. Respondent Michael Jen-Kung Huang, M.D., has further subjected his Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate No. A 84045 to disciplinary action under sections 2227 and 2234, as defined in section 2266, of the Code, in that Respondent failed to maintain adequate and accurate records in connection with his care and treatment of Patient A, as more particularly alleged in Paragraphs 8 through 18, above, which are hereby incorporated by reference and realleged as if fully set forth herein.

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Unprofessional Conduct)

20. Respondent Michael Jen-Kung Huang, M.D., has further subjected his Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate No. A 84045 to disciplinary action under sections 2227 and 2234 of the Code, in that Respondent has engaged in conduct which breached the rules or ethical code of the medical profession, or conduct which demonstrates an unfitness to practice medicine, as more particularly alleged in paragraphs 8 through 19 above, which are hereby incorporated by reference and realleged as if fully set forth herein.