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May 08, 2019Medical License Defense

New Rule Coming for Texas Nurses on Authority to Order and Prescribe Controlled Substances

The new rule relating to Texas Nurses' authority to order and prescribe controlled substances will take effect September 1, 2019. Reason for the Amended Rule The amendment is necessary for compliance with the statutory mandates born of Texas House Bill 2516 and it removes outdated and obsolete references from the sections. HB 2516, among other things, requires advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to access the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing or dispensing...

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April 25, 2019Medical License Defense

Confidentiality & Complaints Against Texas Nurses

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) conducts investigations of allegations against nurses and adjudicates complaints. When an investigation is opened against a Texas nurse the BON provides due process to the nurse, giving him or her notice of the investigation and allegations, the opportunity to respond to the alleged conduct and to show compliance with the Nursing Practice Act. Confidentiality of Complainant Although the Nurse is given the opportunity to respond to allegations, the name...

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December 10, 2018Medical License Defense

Common Complaints Against Texas Chiropractors

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) licenses skilled chiropractors and enforces the standards of chiropractic care in the state of Texas. In its September 2018 Board Report, the TBCE reported a summary of disciplinary actions for dates ranging from March 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018. During that time period, the Board reports that it received 96 complaints. During the same time period, there were 80 complaints closed – 16 of which were closed...

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October 29, 2018Medical License Defense,Nursing License

Complaints & Disciplinary Action Against Texas Nurses

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) was created by the Texas legislature to regulate the safe practice of nursing in Texas. It is the regulatory agency that issues nurse licenses to graduates of approved nursing education programs seeking licensure by exam and to nurses licensed in other states seeking Texas licensure by endorsement. The BON also enforces the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and Rule and Regulations "by setting minimum standards for nursing practice and nursing...

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September 20, 2018Medical License Defense

Common Complaints Against Texas Audiologists

To become a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Texas requires a great deal of education. These professions often need to complete years of rigorous academic and clinical training focused on the study and diagnosis of hearing disorders, hearing loss, and other audiological medical issues. Texas Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The TDLR oversees the program, sets licensing standards, issues licenses, and investigates complaints filed...

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July 13, 2018Medical License Defense

Complaints Against Medical Care Facilities Licensed in Texas

The State of Texas regulates hospitals and most health-related clinics and facilities. This regulation is carried out through a number of different agencies empowered to oversee the care provided in medical care facilities and enforce disciplinary action when necessary. Complaints Against Texas Medical Care Facilities The Health Facility Program of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) ensures that hospitals, clinics, and certain other health care facilities provide safe and responsible care to patients....

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June 18, 2018Medical License Defense

Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) received 8,114 complaints in Fiscal Year 2017. Based on those complaints, the Board opened 2,055 investigations against physicians and other providers it licenses. This represents an increase over Fiscal Year 2016, when the Board received 7,821 complaints and opened 1,967 investigations. In fact, the number of TMB complaints received and investigations opened have increased every year for the past four years. Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors? Patients file...

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April 13, 2018Medical License Defense

New Biennial License Renewal for Texas Chiropractors

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) is the regulatory agency in charge of the licensure of Texas Chiropractors. Last year the Texas Senate Bill 304 gave TBCE the option to require a biennial chiropractic license instead of an annual license. As of March 1, 2018, Chiropractors in Texas only have to renew their license every two years. The new biennial license renewal applies to all licensees renewing in March 2018, and thereafter. The annual...

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April 10, 2018Medical License Defense

Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Seek to Add Another Investigator and Increase Peer Assistance Services

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TVBME) is responsible for licensing and regulating over 8,800 veterinarians in Texas, more than 1,500 veterinary technicians, and over 50 equine dental providers. It also conducts Compliance Inspections of veterinary offices located in Texas. These unannounced, on-site inspections are designed to document and monitor chronic problems that exist in the areas of Continuing Education (CE), controlled substances, and prescription labels. In the TVBME's Administrator's Statement in its Legislative...

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April 09, 2018Medical License Defense

I’m a Doctor – Can I Represent Myself Against the Texas Medical Board?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) reviews every one of the over 7,000 complaints it receives each year to determine if adequate evidence exists demonstrating a violation of the Medical Practices Act. If the Board finds sufficient evidence to support the allegations, then it will begin an investigation and inform the licensee of the alleged violation(s). If you receive such a notice, you are then given the opportunity to respond in writing. Depending on the facts...

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