@minkeygirl
I have been following this situation for a few months. These are my own hypothesis based on my observations, experience, and past research regarding what happens to individuals that threaten the medical establishment.
Dr Bhatka had a different opinion than the well credentialed MD on the Dr Phil show. "Dr. Paul Auwaerter, professor and clinical director at Johns Hopkins University, joins the show via Polycom and explains why he does not believe Lyme disease is a chronic illness". This show was broadcast on 4/13/2012, when Lyme was even more controversial.
http://drphil.com/slideshows/slideshow/6835/?slide=1&showID=182 (summary)
(read the comments)
Unless you work in a large medical group (HMO type) that has a legal staff, you are vulnerable to lawsuits. But if you worked in an HMO, you may not be able to diagnose and treat patients outside of the 'standard care of practice' accepted by the general medical community. (I personally applaud medical providers that go out on a limb to treat sick patients that are very ill (patients that can't get adequate care elsewhere))
Dr Bhakta's website continues to be comprimised in some way, (hacked?) (my own conclusion from numerous years of IT experience, including computer viruses)
https://www.google.com/interstitial?url=http://www.ocimc.com/
I personally met Dr B and her office staff. My impression is that Dr B and her staff were caring and competent, and don't fit the portrayal described in the legal complaint. In the legal complaint, the patient's first appointment with Dr B was on 5/22/2012 (Dr Phil show broadcast 4/13/2012). My feelings are:
1) the patient's sister (a registered nurse) seemed to step in and assist only when it was time to take the patient to the hospital on 12/2/2013
2) where was the 'caring' sister (RN) from 5/22/2012 to 12/1/2013?
3) Why did the RN have the time to file a complaint with the state of california medical board, but not have any time to visit her sick sister from 5/22/2012 to 12/1/2013?
4) if the scenario as described in the complaint constitutes 'gross negligence', then we all need to start reporting our experiences to the medical board. I think many of us have stories about 'gross negligence' that far exceed this case. this story seems more about the gross negligence of the RN who was covering her own tracks, to protect her own license.
5) I wonder if the RN is going to civil court next to try and get money from Dr B?