Doctor Is Charged With Unprofessional Conduct After Prescribing Ivermectin For COVID-19, Responds With LAWSUIT Against Medical Commission w/ Dr. Michael Turner & Dr. Kelly Victory Ask Dr. Drew Ep 278

Published: Oct. 24, 2023, 6 a.m.

The Washington State Medical Commission charged Dr. Michael Turner \u2013 a Stanford and Harvard graduate \u2013 with unprofessional conduct after he prescribed ivermectin to an older telehealth patient. Should licensed physicians be allowed to prescribe medications for off-label uses without fear of punishment from medical boards? Dr. Turner is now part of a lawsuit seeking to have the Medical Commission\u2019s proceedings against himself and three other doctors halted.\nDr. Michael Turner\xa0is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He\u2019s a graduate of Stanford University and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at the Mayo Clinic. Follow him at\xa0https://drturner.substack.com\xa0and\xa0https://michaelturnermd.com.\n\u300c SPONSORED BY \u300d\nFind out more about the companies that make this show possible and get special discounts on amazing products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors\n\u2022 GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew\n\u2022 PRIMAL LIFE - Dr. Drew recommends Primal Life's 100% natural dental products to improve your mouth. Get a sparkling smile by using natural teeth whitener without harsh chemicals. For a limited time, get 60% off at https://drdrew.com/primal\n\u2022 THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew\n\u2022 PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,\u201d says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!\u201d Get a discount on your first order at\xa0https://drdrew.com/paleovalley\n\u300c\xa0MEDICAL NOTE\xa0\u300d\nThe CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.\xa0\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT THE SHOW\xa0\u300d\nAsk Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT DR. DREW\xa0\u300d\nDr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), Dr. Drew After Dark (YMH), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices