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Responding to allegations of misconduct in medicine

September 04, 2017Posts

Responding to Allegations of Misconduct in Medicine

No matter how long you have been practicing, dealing with an allegation of misconduct can be extremely stressful, especially when you have trained and worked so hard to provide excellent medical care for your patients. Although you may find it challenging to remain calm during such a time, maintaining your professional attitude and allowing an experienced medical license defense attorney to handle the legal details is crucial for protecting your license. It is inevitable that...

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August 31, 2017Posts

What to Know About the Governing Laws of the Texas Funeral Service Commission

While most jobs and careers involve some degree of stress, life in the death industry offers its own special issues, along with a consumer base often deep in the throes of grieving. Many unique qualities are required for the job of a funeral service director, beginning with compassion and strong organizational skills. Realistically, the funeral service profession is not a career meant for all—and often not just because of the rather grim circumstances surrounding the...

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August 30, 2017Posts

The Process for Filing a Complaint Against a Chiropractor in Texas

The role of the chiropractor is to administer treatments that allow patients to heal in a more natural way, without prescriptions or surgical procedures. Their work most often centers around treatment of the back and neck, musculoskeletal injuries, pinched nerves, osteoarthritis, and more. The American Chiropractic Association states that there are around 77,000 chiropractors practicing in the US today, with around 10,000 students currently studying in accredited programs. Considered to be ‘physician-level providers,’ chiropractors must...

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August 29, 2017Posts

What to Expect at the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Informal Conference

Anyone can enter a complaint against a pharmacy, or a specific pharmacist. Although some complaints are filed regarding valid errors and blatant violations, consumers, patients, and others may also lodge grievances that are either erroneous on their part—or even completely unfounded. The TSBP Evaluates All Complaints Those filing complaints with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy must do so in writing, after which the TSBP evaluates them regarding jurisdiction and the details of the grievance....

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August 25, 2017Nursing License Defense,Posts

A Brief History of the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing is the accrediting board responsible for the licensure, regulation, and monitoring of the 260,000 RNs and 98,00 vocational nurses in the state of Texas. It also approves 114 RN programs and 98 programs for vocational nurses throughout the state. The organization was created with the passage of the Nursing Practice Act of 1909, which formally recognized nursing as a profession within the state of Texas. Boisterous Beginnings and the Creation...

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August 24, 2017Posts

Is Your Real Estate License Under Attack? Lessons from the Stockdale Paradox

In his landmark book, “Good To Great,” bestselling author and business researcher, Jim Collins, analyzed what makes companies successful. He and his research team spend nearly a decade analyzing data to develop insights into the behaviors/attitudes of winners. One interesting trait they stumbled across—an idea that has ramifications for all professionals going through challenging times—became known as the “Stockdale Paradox.” If your Texas real estate license has come under attack, it’s worth your time to...

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August 23, 2017Posts

The U.S. Labor Secretary Calls for Occupational License Reform–Will You Be Affected?

The Trump Administration is calling for sweeping federal regulatory changes. As part of this overhaul, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has been tasked with occupational licensing reform. This month, Acosta called for the elimination of “unnecessary” licenses and urged for the streamlining of medical processes. So, what’s happening with this reform effort? And what are the possible implications for you as a practicing doctor, pharmacist, real estate agent or other professional who depends on license credentials?...

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August 21, 2017Posts

In Trouble for Prescribing Opioids in Texas? You’re Not Alone.

Many physicians and medical professionals practicing in Texas have heard the name Howard Gregg Diamond. This physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor faces felony charges, including money laundering, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, health care fraud, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. The Texas Medical Board suspended his license following the news that his alleged unnecessary and dangerous prescribing behavior led to the deaths of at least seven patients within the past seven years....

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August 18, 2017Posts

Bill Threatens to Revoke Physician Licenses for Performing Abortions

Texas Governor Greg Abbot recently convened a 30-day special session to push a legislative agenda that failed to pass during regular congressional session. This session received significant national news coverage, in part because it saw Representative Valoree Swanson (R-Spring) introduce a controversial bill that seeks to revoke physician licenses of those who perform abortions in the state. Physicians would be prohibited from performing virtually every kind of abortion under the proposed legislation. House Bill 86...

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August 02, 2017Posts

Three Things Distinguish BERTOLINO LLP From Other License Defense Law Firms

The attorneys at BERTOLINO LLP provide aggressive advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board, agency, or commission in Texas. We help professionals keep their licenses. There are three notable things that distinguish our Texas law firm from other firms. “I was recently asked an interesting question by a prospective client: What distinguishes your law firm from other law firms? And I got to thinking about it and it...

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