The timeline for resolving a complaint against a physician assistant varies depending on the circumstances. Resolving a complaint can easily take several months. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) must conduct its preliminary investigation into the accusations within 45 days of receiving the complaint.
A Texas physician assistant license defense lawyer from Bertolino LLP can guide you through the process of responding to a complaint. If you need legal help, contact our Client Success Liaison. From here, we can answer questions you have regarding the timeline for resolving a complaint against you and related topics.
How Long does it Take the Texas Medical Board to Evaluate a Physician Assistant Complaint?
The TMB can dismiss a complaint against a physician assistant at any time. The board will do so if it determines the complaint is unwarranted or unjustified or if it falls outside of its jurisdiction. If the board investigates a complaint, it will take the time required to thoroughly evaluate and make an informed decision based on the allegations at issue.
Following receipt of a complaint, the TMB has 45 days to conduct a preliminary investigation. At the conclusion of this investigation, TMB staff can either dismiss the complaint if it is without merit, dismiss it or refer it to another agency if it is non-jurisdictional, or move forward with an official investigation.
The TMB will have 180 days to complete their initial investigation after it has been filed unless they can show good cause regarding the need for additional time. You can work with an experienced physician assistant license defense attorney to help you address your physician assistant complaint. Your attorney will evaluate the complaint against you and build your defense.
Is There Anything I Can do to Speed Up the Timeline for Resolving a Complaint Against My Physician License?
While you can’t control the workload of the Texas Medical Board staff, you can be prepared to quickly present them with any relevant information to help in their investigation so they can make a ruling in your case.
When you hire an experienced Texas medical license defense lawyer to help with your case, they will help you collect evidence and present the TMB with information about your situation to help them rule on your case and hopefully dismiss it during the preliminary investigation rather than proceeding to an official investigation.
What Should I do if the Texas Medical Board Receives a Complaint Against Me as a Physician Assistant?
If you face a complaint against your physician assistant’s license, try not to panic. At this point, you can connect with a medical license defense attorney. Next, your attorney can guide you through the steps required to comply with TMB’s review. Your lawyer can help you gather information to provide to TMB to dispute a complaint against you and make arguments on your behalf based on a well-prepared legal strategy.
In addition, your attorney can provide you with legal tips and recommendations on how to respond to the complaint. If your complaint warrants a hearing, your lawyer can represent you before TMB, make evidence, legal and other arguments and make sure you present a compelling argument to the board. Your attorney will try to get your case dismissed in the most efficient manner possible.
If this occurs, you will keep your physician assistant license without restriction. You can continue to work as a physician assistant in Texas and do your best to deliver the best medical care possible.
Short of an outright dismissal, your attorney can argue for a less severe sanction than a revocation or suspension, which allows you to keep practicing.
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Do I Need to Hire an Attorney to Help Me with a Physician Assistant License Matter?
While you are not required to hire a license defense lawyer to help you with a physician assistant license matter, doing so can be beneficial for several reasons, such as:
- You can avoid mistakes that can cause you to have your physician assistant license suspended or revoked.
- You can get help from an attorney who will guide you through each step of the complaint process to help ensure you are prepared for any eventuality.
- You can ask legal questions to a lawyer who understands all aspects of the physician assistant license complaint process.
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Get Help from an Experienced Physician Assistant License Defense Lawyer Today
Bertolino LLP offers legal help to those who have received a complaint against their license in Texas. We have a long history of helping physician assistants fight against complaints and maintain their right to work in the medical field.
To learn more or schedule a free consultation with a member of our firm, please get in touch with us today by giving us a call or completing our online contact form. We are ready to answer any questions you may have and advise you of your legal rights.
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