Health & Fitness
State Medical Examining Board Rejects Stonington Physician’s Consent Order
The suspect did not contest the allegations in the consent order, while also admitting no wrongdoing.

STONINGTON, CT – A Stonington physician’s consent order for a large fine was rejected Tuesday by the state Medical Examining Board, C-HIT reported.
The order would fine Dr. David Burchenal $3,000 for failing to provide adequate follow-up care for a patient, according to C-HIT. The patient later died of cancer.
Some members of the board felt Burchenal deserved a harsher punishment, given the patient death, C-HIT reported. The suspect did not contest the allegations in the consent order, while also admitting no wrongdoing.
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