Friedman v. Board of Registration in Medicine

On June 24, 1987, the Board of Registration in Medicine (board) revoked the registration of Dr. Leonard R. Friedman to practice medicine; on the ground that Friedman, who participated in sexual conduct with a patient during one or more office visits, had engaged in gross misconduct in the practice of medicine in violation of G. L. c. 112, §§ 5 (c), 5 (h), and 61 (1988 ed.), and 243 Code Mass. Regs. § 1.03 (5)(a)(3). The board adopted the recommended decision of its hearing officer, a member of the board. Friedman appealed pursuant to G. L. c. 112, § 64 (1988 ed.). On July 9, 1987, a single…