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What Rules about Keeping and Providing Medical Records to Patients Do Physicians Need to Know

September 12, 2023Medical License Defense

What Rules about Keeping and Providing Medical Records to Patients Do Physicians Need to Know?

Under state and federal law, physicians have a legal duty to properly maintain patient medical records and provide them to patients as requested. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) also has established ethical rules that govern physicians, some of which pertain to medical records. Failing to follow these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary action by TMB, which can have severe consequences and long-lasting implications for their medical licenses and careers. If you are facing...

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September 05, 2023Medical License Defense

Medication Errors and Your Pharmacist License

You have completed your education and earned your professional license to work as a pharmacist in Texas. However, a complaint against you can potentially threaten your career. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced pharmacist license defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights and your reputation. By getting legal representation, you can also better understand the sanctions...

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September 03, 2023Medical License Defense

Sexual Relationships with Patients: What You Need to Know

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) take complaints about sexual relationships between medical professionals and their patients very seriously. As such, each agency has developed disciplinary rules that may affect you if you become involved in such a relationship. Failure to follow the relevant laws and rules can negatively affect your license and career. Therefore, if you find yourself in this situation, you should take steps to protect your...

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August 31, 2023Medical License Defense

Prescription Delegation Requirements and Your Texas Medical License

The Texas Medical Practice Act allows physicians to delegate the prescribing or ordering of drugs or devices under strictly defined circumstances. Failure to follow state law and Texas Medical Board (TMB) rules for delegating prescriptive authority can result in disciplinary action against a physician.  If you are facing allegations that you have violated a rule or law related to your profession, you should consult an experienced Texas Medical Board defense attorney. Your attorney can represent...

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June 08, 2023Medical License Defense

Disciplinary Action Against Texas Social Workers

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (“the Council”) is the umbrella agency for various boards that license and regulate mental health professionals in Texas, including the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (“the Board”). If you are a social worker and a client files a complaint against you, the Board handles the complaint and any resulting disciplinary proceedings. Any social worker facing a disciplinary complaint should consult a social worker license defense lawyer for...

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June 05, 2023Medical License Defense

Handling a Complaint Against Your Podiatrist License

You’ve worked hard to get the education and credentials necessary to become a licensed podiatrist and build your career. Unfortunately, you are now facing a complaint against your dietician license for violating a rule or law that applies to your profession. Even if the complaint is groundless, you must proactively protect your license and career. Contact a podiatrist license defense attorney to help you with the complaint and any disciplinary proceedings before the Texas Department...

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May 25, 2023Medical License Defense

How Does the Texas Department Licensing and Regulation Handle Complaints Against Dieticians

You have worked hard to get the education and credentials necessary to become a licensed dietician and build your career. Unfortunately, you are now facing a complaint against your dietician license for violating a rule or law that applies to your profession. Even if the complaint is groundless, you must proactively protect your license and career. Contact a dietician license defense attorney to help you with the complaint and any disciplinary proceedings before the Texas...

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May 11, 2023Medical License Defense

What is a Remedial Plan Before the Texas Medical Board?

After you have spent years attending classes, passing exams, and completing your residency, obtaining your medical license is a long-awaited milestone. However, even after reaching this major achievement, you still must take care to follow the rules and laws that govern your profession. Violations of those rules or laws can lead to investigations by the Texas Medical Board (TMB), and, ultimately, disciplinary action against your medical license.  Any disciplinary complaint alleging a violation of a...

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May 10, 2023Medical License Defense

Complaints Against Speech-Language Pathologists

Disciplinary actions against your occupational or professional license can be devastating. After all, you have spent countless hours studying to earn the credentials necessary for your license, only to suffer what may be a significant setback to your career. In many occupations, complaints and enforcement actions occur at the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR).  Enlisting the help of a speech-language defense lawyer can help you fight back against the complaint and work to...

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Handling Complaints against your EMT

May 08, 2023Medical License Defense

Handling Complaints Against Your EMT Certification

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), a Texas Department of Health and Human Services division, licenses and regulates Paramedics, EMTs, and Emergency Care Attendants (ECAs) in Texas. If you are one of these professionals and a client files a complaint against you, DSHS also handles the complaint and any disciplinary proceedings. Any licensed professionals in this situation should consult an EMT certification defense attorney for help.  Processing Complaints Against EMTs When DSHS receives...

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