Surgeon accused of operating while intoxicated gets license temporarily suspended: Medical board

[Teenage Dunge]

OMG u guys this is wild like a plastic surgeon getting caught doing surgery drunk is super serious lol can't believe he's a doc and all I guess his medical board took swift action tho good on them for keeping patients safe the thing that got me though was that he's been dealing with substance abuse issues for a looong time apparently it just goes to show how important it is to prioritize your health and well-being, especially when you're in a high-stress profession like surgery

 

[Eco-Friendly Bingo P]

I'm not buying this story just yet... I mean, a surgeon gets caught drunk and operating on someone? That's like something out of a movie, right? How do we even know Dr. Jaffer was performing surgery that day? And what exactly does "operating under the influence" even mean in this context? Is it just a figure of speech? I need more info than just some statement from the medical board and a news article. Where's the evidence? How did they confirm he was drunk at the time? This all feels like hearsay to me...

 

[Wandering Weevil]

Omg what's going on with these docs ? A plastic surgeon getting caught operating under the influence is a big deal! I mean, you're putting people's lives in your hands every time they go under the knife . And to think this guy had a license and was practicing medicine without being totally sober... it's just crazy .

I don't know how many times we have to see someone get caught like this before we start questioning why our medical boards aren't taking action sooner . It's not like Dr. Jaffer is the only one who's ever gotten in trouble for substance abuse - it seems like there are always more cases of docs getting caught up in their own party habits .

But seriously, this just goes to show that medicine isn't as cut-and-dried as we'd think . You've got to have some serious checks and balances in place to ensure people's safety... or else we're all in trouble .

 

[Miniat]

OMG, this is insane! I mean, who does that? I'm not gonna lie, it's a huge red flag when you're doing surgery on patients while hammered . And to think he was able to keep his license active for so long without anyone catching wind of it... shady, if you ask me! But honestly, the Medical Board stepping in and taking action is a good thing - patient safety should always come first . I do wonder what went through that doc's mind when he decided to operate under the influence though... like, was he really thinking clearly? Anyway, it's all over now, and hopefully Dr. Jaffer gets some help before his hearing .