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December 04, 2017Posts

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine License – Now Under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

In accordance with Texas House Bill 3078 there has been a change in the regulation of podiatry. As of September 1, 2017 the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatric medicine transferred from the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Things to Know All duties and responsibilities for the regulation of podiatry, including licenses and renewals, customer service, and enforcement, has transferred to TDLR. You...

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December 01, 2017Professional License Defense Posts

The 5 Legal Mistakes to Avoid After a Licensing Board Complaint Has Been Filed Against You

Once you have been notified that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board, how you respond and every action you take matters. It is important that you not do anything that will harm your defense. As soon as you are notified of a complaint, hire a license defense lawyer to be your advocate, to protect your rights, and to help you navigate the complaint process. Failure to fully disclose all important...

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November 30, 2017Posts

Effective Communication to Avoid License Board Complaints

Using effective communication can help you avoid licensing board complaints. This is true for all licensed professionals. People want to be heard, they want empathy, and to have their concerns properly addressed by the people they seek out to help them. Effective Communication for Health Care Providers A patient who feels that their doctor, nurse, or other provider failed to listen to their concerns or did not spend adequate time with them are more likely...

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November 29, 2017Professional License Defense Posts

4 Things Not to Do After Receiving a Complaint from Your Professional Licensing Board

It's a letter you never want to receive: a notice that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board. In that moment you find out your license, livelihood, and reputation are at risk. Texas licensing boards and state agencies have the power to take a number of disciplinary actions, including license revocation, suspension, probation, and imposing stiff fines. Even if you are certain the complaint is groundless, it is important to face...

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November 28, 2017Posts

Treating Chronic Pain and Delegation of Prescriptive Authority: Important Regulations Regarding Prescribing Medication

Licensed physicians in Texas must adhere to strict regulations regarding prescribing medication. Texas State agencies have been cracking down on prescription medications for years. Failure to comply with the Texas Medical Board's (TMB) rules and other laws and regulations on prescribing medication could be costly to your career. Treatment of Chronic Pain Pursuant to the Texas Administrative Code rule on the Minimum Requirements for the Treatment of Chronic Pain, a physician's treatment of a patient's...

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November 27, 2017Posts

Responding to Unwarranted Medical Board Complaints

Even if you believe a Texas Medical Board complaint against you is unwarranted, you must treat it seriously and with the utmost professionalism. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints every year and they conduct a preliminary evaluation of every single one. After a complaint is filed, the TMB begins the process of determining if there is sufficient evidence to support the allegations. If the TBM determines that a violation of the Medical...

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November 16, 2017Posts

Holiday Driving While Intoxicated Can Put Your Texas Professional License in Jeopardy

Many states experience an increase in DWI cases around the holiday season, and Texas is no exception. While most drivers are aware that DWI has serious criminal consequences, they do not always realize that a DWI can place a professional license in jeopardy, too. Learn more about the processes of criminal justice and professional discipline for those accused of DWI. Defendants should contact an experienced Texas professional license defense attorney to protect their professional interests....

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November 08, 2017Posts

The Type of Attorney You Need to Handle A Licensing Board Complaint

If your licensing board has notified you of a complaint lodged against you, and you have limited time in which to respond. Even if you believe the complaint is meritless, your license, career, and reputation are at risk. It is imperative that you mount a strong defense against the allegations pending against you. The best way to ensure the most favorable outcome in your case is to hire a well experienced license defense attorney. The...

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November 07, 2017Posts

Preparing for a SOAH Mediation, Texas Professional License Defense

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) hears cases against license holders of Texas licensing boards- regarding complaints filed against the license holder, violations of board rules, and other alleged malfeasance. A SOAH hearing is conducted similar to a courtroom trial operates and serves as the final stage in formal resolution of a board complaint. Prior to the SOAH hearing the parties will have the opportunity to resolve the dispute through mediation. Benefits of...

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November 06, 2017Posts

What Happens If I Miss the Deadline to Respond to a Board Complaint?

If a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. It is not an uncommon reaction for people to want to avoid dealing with the complaint. However, it is critical that you address the complaint head-on and timely respond to all requests from the Board. When a licensing board is investigating a complaint,...

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