The Shocking Truth: Psych Nurse Illegally Baker Acts Patient
On a late February afternoon, around 5 PM, a young breast cancer patient was resting at home. She was gradually recovering from a double mastectomy. She was also nearing the end of her chemotherapy treatments. The knock on her front door was unexpected. As she gathered herself to answer it, she couldn’t have anticipated the turn her day was about to take.
To her bewilderment, she was met by two police officers. They gently informed her that she would be transported to the hospital under the Baker Act. This decision was based on a report filed by her psychiatric nurse practitioner. The practitioner lives and practices over three hours away. They were seeing the young patient virtually. Yet, they had not spoken to the patient on this day. In fact, it had been over a week since they had last communicated. Despite the distance and lack of communication, this professional felt that drastic action was needed. They based their decision only on the word of the patient’s boyfriend.
- NOTE: Their interactions were mostly through telehealth sessions. They often used FaceTime since the practitioner rarely used the Kareo Health app. This app is required for these visits to protect PHI/HIPAA. They also communicated by phone calls and text messages.
The young cancer patient was traumatized. She was handcuffed and dragged kicking and screaming. She felt great fear of what was happening to her. Protesting against being placed into the hospital where she would be held overnight, under the preface of a “Baker Act”.
The entire incident was perplexing. It came out of left field.
She had only woken up from a nap mere minutes ago. She had only spoken to her friend and her LMHC provider that day. She had plans with her friend in just a few hours. Confusion overwhelmed her. Terror gripped her instantly. She had zero conversations with her Psych Nurse who initiated the Baker Act.
PERPLEXED, CONFUSION, FEAR, TERROR, TRAUMA –
She attempted to understand the events of the past 24 hours. How or why was this even occurring? What would prompt her psych nurse, whom she hadn’t spoken to in a week, to make such a drastic decision? Why did she decide to call the cops and put her into the hospital?
The situation the young cancer patient faced was deeply distressing and bewildering. Imagine waking up from a peaceful nap. You expect to meet a friend later for a girls weekend getaway staycation. Suddenly, you are abruptly thrust into a nightmarish scenario. It was completely unjustified. Her sense of safety shattered as she was handcuffed and dragged kicking and screaming, overwhelmed by terror and confusion. She had no inkling of why this was happening. This was puzzling because she hadn’t spoken to her psych nurse in a week. The nurse took such an extreme step without any recent interaction or discussion.
The sudden enforcement of the Baker Act must have felt like a betrayal. There was no prior conversation or warning. It came from the very system meant to protect her well-being. It’s crucial to manage these sensitive situations with empathy. Clear communication ensures that patients are supported and not traumatized further. Her experience highlights the need for transparency in healthcare. It shows the importance of compassion, especially for those already enduring immense struggles like battling cancer. particularly for those already enduring immense struggles like battling cancer.
What is the Baker Act?
The Florida Mental Health Act is commonly referred to as the Baker Act. It focuses on crisis services for individuals with mental illness. It is much like an emergency department is for individuals experiencing a medical emergency.
She sat quietly in her assigned room. The sterile walls closed in on her. She tried to make sense of the whirlwind events of the past 24 hours. Her mind raced through every detail. She searched for a thread of understanding. Why would her psych nurse take such a drastic step? She trusted this person. They hadn’t spoken in over a week. Why involve law enforcement and have her hospitalized?
The argument with her live-in boyfriend replayed in her mind. They had a heated exchange. Sharp words were thrown carelessly into the air. Yet, despite the intensity of the moment, nothing had been said that truly jeopardized her own well-being. It was just a painful clash of emotions that she had hoped would pass like any other storm.
Now, sitting alone, she clung to the little she could control. She had filled out a form to petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. She was convinced that she was being held against her will without just cause. It was a small act. It empowered her with hope. It was a way to assert that her voice mattered. She deserved to be heard.
Writ of Habeas Corpus – A writ of habeas corpus is a petition. It can be filed to question the legality of a detention. It can also allege that a right or privilege is being denied.https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/disabilitytopics/disability_topic_info/rights_in_a_civil_mental_health_facility
Florida’s Mental Health Act, also known as the Baker Act, helps protect the rights of individuals. It applies to those in a civil mental health facility. It outlines the Rights of Patients. The rights include the right to dignity and treatment. They also include quality of treatment and communication. Other rights include abuse reporting, visits, personal property, voting, and habeas corpus.
Evaluation at the Facility
The psychiatrist at the hospital approached the evaluation of the young cancer patient with compassion and understanding. The patient had been subjected to the Baker Act. During the interview and document review, it became clear that the psych nurse had filed the Baker Act provisions improperly. The psychiatrist recognized the trauma and distress this caused. She assured the patient that she posed no danger to herself or others. The psychiatrist promptly released her from the hospital.
The psychiatrist understood the gravity of such misuse. They sympathetically encouraged the young patient to report the psych nurse to both the Board and the Department of Health. This was not just for her own sake but also to prevent future misuse of such provisions. The psychiatrist acknowledged that this was more than likely not an isolated incident. They often saw this as a recurring theme among practitioners. The psychiatrist expressed a sincere commitment to advocating for patients’ rights.
The next day, the patient was discharged with genuine concern for her well-being. She was officially given a diagnosis of Acute Situational Distress. This diagnosis reflected her current emotional state. It also showed that the experience had profoundly affected her. She was deeply affected by being handcuffed and forced into a police car under such distressing circumstances. The psychiatrist’s compassionate handling of her case offered some solace during this challenging time. It reinforced that she was heard. She felt understood and supported.
She felt a deep sense of betrayal. Confusion set in when she realized her trust in her Psych Nurse had been misplaced. She sought a fresh start. She quickly arranged an appointment with a new psychiatrist to manage her medication. She hoped to find the support and understanding she desperately needed. The hospital responded with remarkable efficiency, scheduling her appointment within the week.
To her astonishment, her Psych Nurse neglected to reach out to her throughout this distressing ordeal. There was no contact before her detention. The Psych Nurse did not communicate during the hold or after her release. Instead, the psych nurse constantly talked to her [the young cancer patient’s] boyfriend. They discussed how “incompetent” the Sheriff’s Office had been in handling the situation. They also talked about how she must have lied to the psychiatrist at the facility. This lack of direct communication left her feeling isolated and unheard. The psych nurse operated from a different county. She seemed disconnected from her personal experiences. The nurse only felt the need to speak to her other patient about the young cancer patient of hers.
In this challenging time, she sought compassion and empathy from those involved in her care. She knew that finding a new way ahead was essential for rebuilding trust and ensuring her well-being.
The Psych Nurse also told the boyfriend “it was obvious. His girlfriend, who was her patient, lied to the doctors at the hospital.” She manipulated the process.
The Psych Nurse did not reach out to the facility. She also did not consult with the psychiatrist who treated the young cancer patient. It is deeply worrying that she had no direct communication with the patient herself. Despite this lack of firsthand information, she continues to make assumptions. She has even told the patient’s boyfriend that she “lied” to the facility to get out. This situation is troubling, as it undermines trust and can have significant emotional impacts on everyone involved. Healthcare professionals must base their assessments on precise information. They need to keep open lines of communication to support patients and their loved ones effectively. It can only be assumed that the Psych Nurse began grooming the boyfriend, her original patient. She started triangulating him from his girlfriend.
What is Adult Grooming?
Grooming is a deeply worrying process. It unfolds gradually. Victims are often unaware of the sinister intentions lurking beneath the surface. The abuser begins by carefully selecting their target and building a seemingly genuine friendship, laying the groundwork for trust. This calculated approach often involves showering the target with gifts. The abuser also make enticing promises. This creates an illusion of care and support.
Over time, this friendship takes a darker turn as the groomer starts to demand favors in return. What initially seemed like a harmless relationship slowly morphs into a manipulative dynamic where the victim feels obligated to comply. Tragically, this manipulation often culminates in abuse, whether it be sexual or financial.
The term “mate crime” is used by some organizations to describe this betrayal. It highlights how groomers exploit relationships for their gain. In many cases, as seen here, financial exploitation becomes the ultimate goal. It’s crucial to recognize these patterns and understand that grooming is a deliberate and insidious crime.
In a related story, we will delve deeper into the boyfriend’s exploitation. He is the young cancer patient’s boyfriend. It will shed light on how those in positions of power can misuse their authority for personal gain.
These narratives serve as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and awareness. They highlight why it is crucial to protect vulnerable individuals from such predatory behaviors. Sharing these stories is important. This allows others to feel comfortable and safe to come ahead so they do not feel alone.
It is very curious how the Psych Nurse would know if the young patient lied to anyone. She had never communicated with the patient prior to being admitted. Nor did she speak to anyone at the hospital. The above text messages make it clear. The Psych Nurse had ZERO idea of what had occurred in the earlier 24 hours.
What exactly did happen before the Sheriff Deputies arrived to take her away?
This was best explained as we followed the text messages between the patient’s boyfriend and the psych nurse. You could see how the psych nurse executed the Baker Act. She did this without any forethought to contact her patient. She was placing a Baker Act on her patient. She only went off the word of her other patient, who is a mental health patient of her own.
The prior evening, the young cancer patient engaged in a severe exchange with her boyfriend during an argument. In the days leading up to this intense discussion, she endured moments of crying. She felt an overwhelming sense of over stimulation. Sensitivity also affected her deeply. These feelings stemmed from the significant strain in her relationship with her boyfriend. Had the Psych Nurse reached out to her, she have provided clarity about the context of the conflict. She would have articulated the reasons behind her words and conveyed her emotional state at that moment. But, this communication did not occur. The Psych Nurse responded promptly, taking only 2 minutes to inquire about her patient’s location. This home address was where both “patients” resided, She sought to invoke the Baker Act concerning the young cancer patient.
Fifty minutes later, she reaches back out to the young cancer patient’s boyfriend. She tells him that she is going to hospitalize her right now (RN). Again…. no calls were made to the the young cancer patient.
TWO MORE HOURS – pass by. The Sheriff’s office has not responded to the Psych Nurses baker act order. She filled out all of the paperwork and was still working on it. She states that they [sheriff’s department] are terrible.
She seems perplexed by the “stupidity” of the sheriff’s office.
Yet again…. It has been 2 hours. She has NEVER called. She has not Texted or attempted to interview/access the patient she is trying to Baker Act. This should be a serious concern for those that are under her care or have family members under her care. How can a professional be so hap-hazardous be a patients well being. and for that matter a mental health patients well being.
Would you not call your patient right away? Would you ask them how they are doing? Would you ask how they are feeling if this information was relayed to you from a 3rd party? This is especially important since you are the one that has prescribed the majority of medications that patient is on.
Is this normal behavior from Psych Nurses and Mental health providers? Do they rely solely on one mental health patient’s review of another mental health patient to trigger a baker act?
Released From Baker Act and the Psych Nurse continues to only speak to the Boyfriend [her other patient]
The boyfriend contacted the psych nurse. He informed her that his girlfriend had returned home [he was at work, upon her release]. The young cancer patient demanded her medications back. She made it clear that the psych nurse was no longer her provider.
This will not be the last time that the psych nurse violates HIPAA/PHI. In a later story, we will share how the psych nurse contacts the mother of one of her patients. This patient has terminated care with her. She stated, “they terminated care with me, but we can still talk if we keep it super secret.”
The psych nurse, told the boyfriend “no meds”. She further begins to state that her [the girlfriend, her former patient] didn’t want to get better. Her answer is to “STOP COMMUNICATION” with you [boyfriend]. The psych nurse began to show great animosity towards her [now former] patient. She even accused her of abusing her prescription narcotics. These narcotics are used for her mental health and cancer treatments. It must be stated again. The psych nurse has had ZERO communication with her now former patient. This has been the case since a week before the baker act.
The psych nurse’s refusal to return medications and her negative comments are not only unprofessional but also harmful. Medications play a vital role in managing both mental health and cancer symptoms, and withholding them can have serious consequences.
It must be noted that the young patient HAS NEVER ABUSED her prescribed medications. It is still unknown why the psych nurse would make such a statement. The blatant lie. a manipulation tactic to triangulate the couple, we think this was the case and point.
The psych nurse is still upset with her former patient. She calls her a PSYCHOPATH to others (the ex-boyfriend, the ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend, as well as the ex-boyfriend’s parents). This behavior is very worrying. A Psych Nurse should not use this term about a patient to another patient or to anyone for that matter.
It’s truly worrying to hear about a situation where a mental health professional uses derogatory and stigmatizing language towards patients. Such behavior undermines the trust and safety that are crucial in therapeutic settings. It also perpetuates harmful stereotypes about mental health. Healthcare providers must practice with empathy. They should act with understanding and respect. They must recognize the profound impact their words can have on those they serve.
Labeling individuals with terms like “psychopath” or “crazy” without a proper diagnosis is not only unethical but also damaging. It dismisses the complexities of mental health conditions and reduces individuals to unfair stereotypes. Furthermore, using one’s professional status to confirm such claims without proper assessment is a serious breach of ethical responsibility.
Every patient deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion, free from judgment and bias. Mental health professionals have a duty to foster an environment of support and healing, where individuals feel valued and understood. Those in the field should think about their language and attitudes. They must make sure these align with the principles of care and respect foundational to their practice.
This particular psych nurse often would label her patients’ parents as psycho & narcissistic. She also labeled her former patients as pathetic. She called them pathological liars and other derogatory names after they left her practice to seek other help.
A psychiatric mental health nurse must work to keep respect for the person’s dignity, integrity, and self-determination. This nurse has failed many of her patients and former patients. She has also failed her patients’ relatives. She often refers to them as crazy, psycho, or delusional. She uses an array of other derogatory mental health diagnoses.
The young patient had been taking significant steps toward nurturing her mental health. This truly highlights her strength. It also shows her commitment to well-being. Earlier in the day, she met with her therapist to share these positive strides. She discussed her plan to attend a concert with a friend that night. The concert was in a nearby city. She saw this as a way to enrich her life with joy and connection.
She’s planning a small beach vacation. It’s her way to find peace and re-center herself. She needed this midst the relationship conflict she and her boyfriend are experiencing. By giving herself the space she needs, she’s actively working to foster healing and repair in their relationship. It’s heartening to see her focus on self-care, knowing it sets the foundation for healthier connections with those she loves.
The psych nurse’s decision to file the “Baker Acting” paperwork was worrying. She did not consider the young cancer patient’s unique medical needs. At that time, she was undergoing active treatment with oral chemotherapy agents and hormone suppression. Fortunately, she was capable of obtaining these medications during her detention due to her extensive experience navigating the medical system.
Nonetheless, the psych nurse’s total disregard for how this will affect her treatment was quite irresponsible. The lack of consideration for the potential impact on her ongoing cancer care is deeply troubling. Moreover, placing her in a hospital facility while she had a compromised immune system have had fatal consequences. Such an oversight should have been avoided with thoughtful assessment. There should have been an understanding of her medical condition.
It must be noted that the Psych Nurse never reached out to her young patient, to assess her mental state. She just baker acted her, on hearsay.
In the delicate field of mental health, compassion and understanding should be at the forefront of every interaction. The young patient was in her most vulnerable state. She was never given the courtesy of an assessment. This assessment was needed to understand her mental state. She fell victim to a Baker Act based solely on hearsay. Personal motives seemed to drive this decision more than professional judgment.
I recount the troubling practices of this particular psych nurse with a heavy heart. I saw these practices firsthand. I observed some interactions firsthand. It is worrying how this psych nurse appears to revel in the authority bestowed upon her. Her frequent boasts about initiating Baker Acts seem less about patient welfare and more about wielding power indiscriminately. On multiple occasions, I have heard her loudly proclaim her actions. She speaks about them as if they were trophies to be displayed.
They are, though, serious decisions affecting lives.
She would shout out as she made her way through her office. “The cops are here to see me!” She regularly announced her activities loudly. I am baker acting someone” or she’d come into the office I was sitting in and ask “Did the sheriff come by, I am baker acting someone, if they do come find me”
Moreover, the pattern of behavior exhibited by this nurse raises ethical concerns. She has involved herself with several individuals close to one patient. This suggests a blurred line between professional responsibilities and personal entanglements. She has taken on two of the “boyfriends” girlfriends as patients. Additionally, she has suggested that her patients’ older relatives become her patients as well.
On one occasion, she proposed to write me a prescription for controlled substances. I firmly declined, explaining that my doctor manages my medications and that it was unwarranted. The situation felt unsettling. I questioned the rationale behind someone, who is not my healthcare provider, attempting to prescribe medication. This concerned me, particularly as it involved a Schedule IV controlled substance. Furthermore, this individual lacks any knowledge of my medical history. The act of offering controlled prescription drugs to someone not under her care amplifies the severity of this troubling scenario.
Mental health care should be a sanctuary for healing, not a stage for exerting dominance. Those in influential positions need to act with integrity. They must show empathy. Their actions should truly serve the best interests of their patients.
Aftermath of Incident
Upon returning home after discharge, the young patient discovered that all her psychiatric medications were absent. These essential medications had been prescribed by the psychiatric nurse. She had received prescriptions for her cancer treatment from her oncologist and her integrative medicine physician. Nonetheless, the psychiatric nurse instructed her boyfriend to take and withhold these vital prescriptions. She asked for her medications back. He told her that the psychiatric nurse directed him to remove them. He insisted that she needed to discuss the matter with the nurse. The young patient then conveyed to her boyfriend that she was no longer pursuing treatment with her.
Luckily the young patient, keeps a weekly pill box, and those were not taken from her. She had enough remaining medication to get through Sunday.
On the morning, she returned home the young patient sent a text (their primary method of communication) to the psych nurse,
She requested three things:
1.) to instruct her (now ex) boyfriend to return her medication,
2.) to discontinue discussing her care/PHI with her (now ex) boyfriend
3.) to provide her, her complete medical record.
She received a text from the psych nurse. The nurse mentioned she had sent an email to her and asked her to respond.
The email indicated that recent circumstances had changed. Because of this, she wanted to see her at 12 noon on that Monday. It indicated that if she did not, she would assume she no longer sought treatment from her office. *Again, this is the same psych nurse that promptly filed a baker act against the young cancer patient. did not call and evaluate her, nor followed up with her during or after her release from the hospital. Yet she is demanding that she “see” her or she will “presume” she was no longer providing her care*
The young cancer patient responded by reiterating her three requests. The psych nurse then texted her. She said that she refused to be “bullied or harassed by [her].” She advised to call 911 if she had an emergency. Her medical records were not provided to her.
The psych nurse continued talking to the young patient’s boyfriend. She even gossiped about his girlfriend. She seemingly bragged to him about how she was “HANDLING” the situation. The Psych nurse began to triangulate the couple. She pit them against each other further and further, creating a bigger and larger rift between the two. This escalation of events caused severe turmoil for the now former (young cancer) patient of the psych nurse. But also the boyfriend, whom was a patient of the Psych Nurse.
Yes, you read that right. The Psych Nurse treated both the boyfriend and girlfriend, manipulating their mental illnesses to shape a narrative beneficial for her practice. She “befriended” the boyfriend, creating an unethical relationship between provider and patient.
As a psych nurse she knows, abrupt discontinuation of psychiatric medications can cause acute physiological and mental distress. She told her boyfriend to withhold these medications. This was incredibly inappropriate, especially after she was proven to be “no longer a danger to her”.
The couple [two patients of the psych nurse] had a conversation. It revealed that the psych nurse did file the paperwork for the Baker Act detention. She did this without any prompting from him.
Other Precipitating Conditions and Concerns That the patient recorded and told the Department of Health in her complaint.
The psych nurse has exhibited a troubling level of erratic behavior. This has led the young cancer patient to believe she is incapable of competently caring for her patients. Disturbed by this, the patient sat down and began writing a complaint to the Department of Health. Her concerns, which stem from three main reasons, are as follows:
- Inconsistent cancellations, with inability to schedule follow-ups
- A verbal conversation after the psych nurse was late to an appointment, where she indicated that she had insomnia and frequently overslept.
- The psych nurse has actually had a text (documented) thread, with a third party ( another one of the boyfriend’s former girlfriends)
- She frequently rushed through appointments, and seemed to know details about my condition from the boyfriend that she relied on to write her notes rather than interviewing her directly.
- She communicated her condition to another patient (her boyfriend) frequently.
- She conducted many of their sessions via phone call (FaceTime audio) rather than on telehealth through the Kareo system.
- She seemed to not remember her treatment plan, or did not consult her case ahead of appointments. She repeatedly forgot that she had discontinued medications (which is when her more severe behavioral symptoms began). In a recent appointment, she asked me what dose of _________ I was taking when she had discontinued it 6-8 weeks prior.
- She had indicated on several occasions that she would speak with my therapist and oncologist about symptoms and treatments but has never done so.
For context, the young cancer patient initially sought out the psych nurse for a specific reason. Her boyfriend suggested she use the psych nurse’s services. The nurse had told him she would prescribe stimulants to help with the patient’s binge-eating symptoms. She would also tackle the fatigue caused by her cancer treatment. This is why the young cancer patient took on her boyfriend’s psych nurse as one of her providers. She was exhausted with the complications of her current issues with her chemo treatments. These issues came along with her fight against cancer.
At that time, the patient chose to transition her care to the psychiatric nurse. She had struggled with depressive symptoms for at least 20 years, though their severity fluctuated over time. Still, that particular year had brought an overwhelming number of external stressors. The young woman had undergone breast cancer treatment for the past year. She endured chemotherapy infusions. She also had a bilateral mastectomy and 25 rounds of radiation. She remained on oral chemotherapy. This treatment exacerbated her physical symptoms. She was also undergoing induced menopause due to Lupron injections and daily aromatase inhibitors.
To make matters worse, her mother passed away suddenly that same year, compounding her emotional burden. Seeking a fresh start, she moved across the state with her boyfriend, but the transition only added to her stress. As he adjusted to his new job, his mental health also began to deteriorate, further straining their relationship. The psych nurse was aware of his struggles. Later, it became clear that she had been manipulating his care as well.
The Young cancer patient took the time to write and send in a formal complaint with the Department of Health. Her case sat for 6 months with the Department of Health. Later, they dismissed it due to unfounded “PROBABLE CAUSE”.
Unbeknownst to the young cancer patient, the psych nurse claimed she received a letter (below) from the young cancer patient. The psych nurse used it in her rebuttal to the Department of Health. She argued that the psych patient was “unwell.” She stated that her claims [in the complaint] were unfounded. It is clear that the psych nurse pressured the boyfriend, who was her other patient. She urged him to write a letter as a character witness. The letter would be about his experience with the the young cancer patient’s [as his girlfriend] deteriorated mental state.
The psych nurse shared this letter with the boyfriend. Many details in the letter were only things that the boyfriend had shared with the psych nurse. The information in the letter; the young cancer patient did not know.
The date of the letter written, also did not coincide with the timeline of events that happened. The Psych Nurse is believed to have fabricated the letter. She may have written it herself or had someone she knows write it for her, that is still unclear. What is clear is that the intention was to discredit the young cancer patient to the department of health. This was [probably] done to save her license or be reprimanded by the Department of Health.
The Psych Nurse implored the young patient’s boyfriend and continuously pressured him to “write a letter” on her behalf. This was to confirm her “craziness and state of mind”. Because of his profession, his letter can be trusted. It could be a source for dismissing the complaint by the Department of Health.
In June of 2024 – A young woman sent the young cancer patient a message on Facebook. The young cancer patient had no idea who this woman was. She also did not understand why the woman was messaging her.
The Stranger began asking questions about her ex-boyfriend. She was concerned about “what man” he was, as she was worried about her friend’s safety. The stranger had been getting mixed messages from a friend who was in contact with the Psych Nurse. The Psych Nurse was now telling people her ex-boyfriend was a psychopath, a narcissist, and abusive to family members.
During this conversation, the stranger mentioned the “letter” the psych nurse had received. The young cancer patient felt confused. She had never sent anything. She was unsure of what she was talking about.
After I learned about the stranger, I realized they are actually my friend. This friend expressed concern for my well-being as the writer of this blog. I felt a profound obligation to reach out to the young cancer patient. I wanted to hear her side. Maybe I could shed some light on what happened at the end of her relationship with her ex.
In the months I had known of her existence and the situation surrounding her break up with her boyfriend, I never felt the need to speak to her
We took the time to speak and then I mentioned the letter Here is our text exchange – and how I brought up the letter.
It was then uncovered that the young cancer patient never wrote or sent the “letter.” She did not even know it existed.
The young cancer patient received a copy upon learning about the letter. She stated that her signature had been forged. She did not send such a letter. The letter that was received was vastly different than all correspondence that she had previously sent to the psych nurse. In fact, the only letter she had sent via USPS was a certified letter on her own letterhead and emails. The letter from the psych nurse was just typed out. It had no envelope or postage to prove its validity.
All mail that the young cancer patient sent was on her own letterhead and certified mail. This includes mail that she sent to her now ex-boyfriend concerning their living arrangements and pending separation.
During this time, the young cancer patient was navigating her break-up. She was also dealing with a move and the trauma related to being illegally baker acted. The Psych Nurse began to cultivate her unethical “friendship” with her patient (the boyfriend).
The psych nurse would ask questions about the [ex] girlfriend’s mother and her psyche. She would speak about her own ailments and her children’s medical conditions. She would also ask for medical advice. Yes, again you read that correctly. The psych nurse asked her mental health patient for medical advice. She did this because he is a doctor.
In our opinion Her ethical boundaries are completely blurred. It is believed that her ability to give the most effective care for her psychiatric patients is fogged. She is too busy being “friends” to take care of them in the best capacity.
She later convinced the boyfriend her mental health patient to leave his job. She claimed that his job on the other side of the state was detrimental to his mental health. She suggested that he and her work with her. They can build a joint collaborative practice with her and another “mental health provider.” She bragged about how her practice was set to make 7 figures the 2024. She used the trust she had gained by being his provider and his friend. She showed him that she had his best interest at heart…. Which almost lead to his death, <Story to follow as blog – is the prequel to a series of stories. I am presently rewriting the blog WHEN TRUST Turns Toxic. The link will be available here once finished.
To Continue to follow this story, and how it unfolded for the young cancer patients boyfriend you can also read, A Narrow Escape: Saving a Friend from Despair.
You must be logged in to post a comment.