Kirbens v. Wyoming State Board of Medicine

GOLDEN, Justice.

This appeal presents novel issues as to whether state and federal statutes offer protection to an impaired physician facing disciplinary action for misconduct that he claims resulted from disability. The Wyoming Board of Medicine (Board) revoked Appellant Drew J. Kirbens’ medical license following a contested case hearing. Although he admits that he poses a significant threat to the safety of the public, he appeals the decision to revoke, asserting that his disability entitled him to voluntarily relinquish his license and seek treatment in an appropriate program.

Determining…