Jerrold Randall Ecklind, the dangerous geriatric physician CrimeShadows News has been covering since April, has had his medical license suspended. On Tuesday, October, 28, Florida surgeon general placed an emergency suspension on Ecklind’s license. The suspension comes a day after Ecklind was sentenced to jail and a year’s probation for brandishing a firearm. Ecklind’s behavior during the incident related to that charge had the police thinking he might have been the Daytona Beach serial killer. Ecklind escaped the most serious charges of that incident. The judge was also lenient in sentencing Ecklind, who received only 30 days in jail and a year’s probation. The judge’s leniency was due in part to a letter writing campaign from Ecklind’s patients. How the patients came about writing the numerous letters has not been made clear. As if those charges weren’t enough, Ecklind has yet to face charges stemming from a July traffic stop. In that incident, police found Xanax pills in a flashlight holder clipped to his waistband and morphine in an eyeglass case in his shirt pocket. The fizzy physician also had his boots on the wrong feet.
According to new-journalonline.com, the Florida Department of Health finally ordered a mental evaluation in August, four months after Ecklind’s initial arrest. Dr. George Joseph found that Ecklind’s continuation in his practice would be unsafe. Joseph wrote in his report, "I believe there are significant problems with sound judgment, ability to cope with stressful situations and decision-making in a crisis." He also noted the pending charges against Ecklind and was concerned there may even be more problems yet to come. Joseph wrote, "I believe that there is substantial risk of further inappropriate behavior and that there may be more significant substance use/abuse than he admits."
Ecklind was reported to have symptoms of antisocial personality disorder. Joseph recommended that Ecklind complete a rehabilitation program and psychotherapy.
The suspension is temporary, for the time being. I suppose Jerrold Ecklind will have the chance to regain his status as a licensed doctor. At the rate he is going now, I wouldn’t doubt that a permanent suspension is in his future. For the safety of his patients, if not the public at large, it would probably be the best. Ecklind’s medical license expires on March 31, 2010. Whether it will be renewed again remains to be seen.
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