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June 15, 2017 Posts

The Top Five Common Reasons Why Texas Dentists Lose Their Licenses

In 2016, a Houston dentist lost her license after a child suffered brain damage while under her care. The case was widely reported because it was so rare. But most violations aren’t so blatant and newsworthy, which is why it’s useful to review the less egregious, yet far more common, ways dentists lose their licenses in Texas. Substance Abuse On its website, the Texas Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) posts recent cases of license suspension....

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June 14, 2017 Posts

Texas Medical License Suspended After Doctor Accused of Sexual Assault

A doctor's medical license is something that isn't easily earned, but could be quickly lost if allegations of misconduct or criminal wrongdoing aren't promptly and properly addressed. Our medical license defense attorneys in Texas are committed to helping physicians fight back against claims of wrongdoing that threaten their live's work. We recognize that even in cases wherein serious criminal wrongdoing is alleged, those accused are innocent until proven guilty. It is our goal to protect...

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June 14, 2017 Posts

Protecting Your Medical License: Ethical Considerations

You have worked for years to earn your medical license in Texas. Any allegation of misconduct filed with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) could put your license, reputation, and career are on the line. The following are some precautionary measures all TMB licensees can follow to help protect their licenses. Technology Be aware of misconduct regarding technology. Technology is great. It makes all our lives easier. However, it opens gray areas that may lead to...

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June 13, 2017 Posts

Tony R. Bertolino’s Bestselling Book!

Tony R. Bertolino, Managing Partner of BERTOLINO LLP, published When Your License is Under Attack: A Survival Guide for Texas Professionals in January 2017. The book is written for Texas physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, real estate agents, and other licensed professionals whose licenses are under attack by a state agency or licensing board. Currently it is a top 10 bestseller on Amazon in its category Law Office Marketing & Advertising. Get a copy of Tony...

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June 12, 2017 Posts

What Are My Legal Options After Receiving A Complaint Notice?

If you have received notice of investigation by a Texas professional licensing board, you have a number of legal options. You can: Attempt to handle the matter yourself by responding to the allegations on your own. Take no action and hope the complaint goes away. Hire an attorney to defend you and your license. Even if you feel the allegations are baseless, hiring an attorney to defend you is the option that will give you...

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June 09, 2017 Posts

Overview of the Texas Board of Nursing’s Complaint Process

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives more than 16,000 complaints each year. However, many of the complaints received have insufficient information about the nurse’s identity, are not under the jurisdiction of the Board, or are incidents that would not constitute violation of the Nursing Practices Act (NPA). The BON provides due process to a nurse when a complaint is filed against him or her, giving notice of the investigation and allegations. The nurse is...

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June 08, 2017 Posts

The Attorneys of BERTOLINO LLP

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. We have consistently won significant cases for doctors, nurses, lawyers, architects, pharmacists and other professionals dealing with issues that could jeopardize their ability to work. Tony R. Bertolino, Managing Partner Tony is renowned throughout Texas for his results-oriented approach. Most of his work...

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June 07, 2017 Posts

Dental License Defense in Texas

In 2016, 13% of complaints filed with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners resulted in Disciplinary Action, and 8% of complaints filed resulted in Remedial Action. These complaints include allegations of negligent quality of care, improper sanitation, professional misconduct, inadequate maintenance of patient charts and records, violations of the Dental Practice Act, or drug and alcohol abuse. Who Can File A Complaint Against a Professional Dentist in Texas? Complaints can be lodged against dentists,...

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June 06, 2017 Posts

The Dangers of Procrastinating When Facing Allegations of Misconduct

If you have been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you, we understand you may feel overwhelmed. It is not uncommon for a person to try to ignore the notice, but that is a mistake. Allegations of professional misconduct need to be faced head-on and defended against from the start. Your career and livelihood are at stake. As soon as you are notified that a complaint has been filed against you, contact a...

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June 05, 2017 Posts

Overview of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Complaint Process

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is the state agency responsible for the licensing and registration of Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies, and for disciplining licensees and registrants. The TSBP received 5,925 complaints in fiscal year 2015, up from 5,561 in fiscal year 2014. Every complaint is reviewed and evaluated. If it is determined that the allegations, if true, would constitute a violation of the Texas Pharmacy Act or Texas Drug Laws, then...

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