Zaman v. S. C. State Board of Medical Examiners

Gregory, Chief Justice:

This is a physician disciplinary matter. The circuit court affirmed the revocation of appellant’s license to practice medicine in South Carolina. We affirm.

Appellant has lived in Pakistan since June 1985. In January 1986, the State Board of Medical Examiners (Board) filed a complaint against appellant alleging incompetent treatment of twenty-four patients between the years 1980 and 1982. The allegations involve neglect, improper medical treatment, and the administration of excessive dosages of narcotics and analgesics.

An evidentiary panel hearing was held December 9,…