It is unfortunate, but sometimes this issue is used to help eliminate the competition. Sometimes, complaints are raised by one group -- say, a plastic surgeon -- when someone from another specialty (let's say, a cosmetic surgeon) moves into the neighborhood, threatening the business of the first group with competition. That's the "turf war" part. This can happen when noncore physicians break into the aesthetic field -- and especially new cosmetic surgeons can run afoul of this. However, even plastic surgeons have been known to make fatal mistakes with patients. So, the issue is complex. Dr Harp at the Virginia Board is known for looking intently at both sides in these cases, which is not always the case with other Boards.
Good article. A follow-up would be appreciated.
Jeffrey Frentzen
PSP: Plastic Surgery Practice
http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com
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It is unfortunate, but sometimes this issue is used to help eliminate the competition. Sometimes, complaints are raised by one group -- say, a plastic surgeon -- when someone from another specialty (let's say, a cosmetic surgeon) moves into the neighborhood, threatening the business of the first group with competition. That's the "turf war" part. This can happen when noncore physicians break into the aesthetic field -- and especially new cosmetic surgeons can run afoul of this. However, even plastic surgeons have been known to make fatal mistakes with patients. So, the issue is complex. Dr Harp at the Virginia Board is known for looking intently at both sides in these cases, which is not always the case with other Boards.
March 1, 2011 - 5:37pmGood article. A follow-up would be appreciated.
Jeffrey Frentzen
PSP: Plastic Surgery Practice
http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com
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