Doctor says he hugged her but didn’t kiss her there. Now, he can’t see female patients
A Melbourne osteopathic physician has been disciplined by the Florida Department of Health after an interaction with a patient that involved hugs and kisses, but the manner of lip contact is in debate.
According to the emergency restriction order (ERO), Eric Lang saw a female patient on Aug. 21 and examined one of her legs after she complained of swelling. He hugged her as she left.
The patient returned to Lang on Sept. 4, complaining of lower back pain. After the examination, as she left, she said Lang “placed his hand on the doorknob, partially blocking Patient exit. Dr. Lang kissed Patient on her mouth.”
The patient told her husband, the police and her counselor. When the Department of Health investigated, “Dr. Lang admitted to hugging Patient, but denied kissing her on the mouth. Dr. Lang admitted to kissing her, stating that he gave her a ‘peck on the cheek.’”
Lang has been restricted from any interaction with female patients.
