Ohio suspends medical license of doctor accused in Mount Carmel painkiller cases

Mount Carmel has said at least 34 near-death patients received excessive amounts of pain medication, ordered by William Husel

The State Medical Board of Ohio voted on Friday to suspend the license of a former Mount Carmel Health System doctor accused of repeatedly ordering patients potentially fatal dosages of painkillers.

The board has determined that there is clear and convincing evidence that Dr. William Husel violated state law and that allowing him to continue practicing would present a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public, according to a notice sent to the doctor regarding the suspension.