Rochester Doctor Charged With Fatal Patient Overdose
Written by Tariq on March 7, 2023
According to the New York State Attorney General, Sudipt Deshmukh, a primary care physician, allegedly prescribed a lethal mix of opioids and controlled substances, which led to the death of a patient.
Deshmukh is being charged with second-degree manslaughter, two counts of reckless endangerment, and six counts of criminal sale of a prescription for controlled substances by a practitioner.
In addition, he also faces charges of healthcare fraud for allegedly having Medicare pay for the prescriptions that led to the patient’s overdose.
Deshmukh, if convicted, could face a maximum of 15 years in prison for these charges. Click Here To Read More.
Source: Rochester First