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Medical Professionals and Social Media Usage

January 22, 2024Medical License Defense

Medical Professionals and Social Media Usage

Various scenarios can lead to medical professionals facing disciplinary proceedings before their respective licensing boards and agencies. Nowadays, most professionals use some social media platform, whether for business or pleasure, including medical professionals. However, when using social media, medical professionals must be aware of and abide by the laws that govern their profession. An experienced medical license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings regarding alleged violations of the Medical Practice Act...

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Legislation Reform for TMB

January 19, 2024Medical License Defense

Texas Medical Board Reform

On May 30, 2023, Texas House Bill 1998 went to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his signature. This new law reforms the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and takes measures to crack down on doctors whom some allege are potentially dangerous to patients. The law addresses many of the problems that Austin KXAN’s “Still Practicing” investigations uncovered. Undoubtedly, the outcome of disciplinary proceedings for doctors can be severe. If you face disciplinary proceedings before the TMB,...

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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 17, 2023Medical License Defense

How Can Writing Prescriptions Lead to Disciplinary Proceedings?

Doctors and other medical professionals who have the authority to write prescriptions have significant responsibilities under state and federal law. Findings of misconduct related to writing prescriptions can lead to a denial of license renewal, disciplinary proceedings against your medical license, and other severe consequences. Therefore, having a medical professional license defense attorney on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Under Texas law, doctors can prescribe medications for...

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