If you hold a vocational license then you have specialized training in a skill or trade. You've made a career out of your trade, and you have the credentials to prove it. Your clients depend on you to get important jobs done. Depending on your field, the quality of your work can have serious implications for your livelihood. A dissatisfied client or customer can jeopardize your license and reputation with a single complaint. When a...
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The Texas Optometry Board is the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the practice of optometry in Texas, licensing, and investigations into complaints made against optometrists. When a complaint is made to the Board, the Executive Director and the Investigation-Enforcement Committee determines whether the complaint is within the legal authority of the Board. For instance, the Board does not have authority to investigate fee disputes or complaints that the doctor or office staff were rude. If...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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