MTR OF DI MARSICO v. Ambach

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jasen, J.

Presented for our determination on this appeal is the issue whether the Board of Regents may enlist the aid of a review committee when rendering a final determination in a medical misconduct proceeding.

The relevant facts are as follows: By a notice of hearing and statement of charges dated August 31, 1976, it was alleged that petitioner, a duly licensed physician and part owner of a nursing home, was guilty of professional misconduct in that he failed to provide six of his patients — all of whom were residents of the health-care facility — with proper medical…