Dont ComplyAccording to a CBS News report carried by AOL and surfaced through Bing News, Dr. Brian Monahan, the U.S. Capitol's attending physician and a two-star Navy admiral, has resigned, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed. One source told CBS News the resignation followed allegations of misconduct related to the care he chose to provide and asked sailors under him to provide. The Defense Department inspector general's public report, which was heavily redacted, found a "gap in clinical quality management" and said some prescription drugs, including sleep aids and pain medication, were not properly inventoried or tracked. It made five recommendations. CBS News also reported that the Navy is conducting its own inquiry. The Office of the Attending Physician did not reply to requests for comment.
Why it matters
The Office of the Attending Physician provides medical care to Congress, Supreme Court members, staff and Capitol visitors. The inspector general said the lapses in drug tracking and clinical monitoring could expose patients to unknown health and safety risks.
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