Laura,
I am saddened and angered to hear of your friend's dilemma. How insulting! I am sure she is completely capable of returning to her practice and providing the same level of care for her patients as she was previously. Her patients deserve to have the benefits of her expertise without any restrictions and monitoring - again even the suggestion of the need to have her judgement second guessed is so insulting! And what possible justification do they have?
As a family physician in Canada, currently on medical leave from my practice, I still have full opportunity to return to whatever level of practice that I choose - thankfully! But I will be keeping a close eye on what is happening in the US...
Soania