Amidst the recent pandemic, the field of medicine and health care rose to the occasion admirably. Doctors can now consult and provide diagnoses to patients virtually using the internet and video calling applications. Yet, telehealth, or caring for patients remotely,...
Doctor License Defense
Will a traffic violation put your medical license at risk?
A traffic violation could result in a driver’s license suspension, but could it also endanger your license to practice? When renewing or applying for a medical license, the Medical Board of California looks at more than your credentials. They also consider any...
Penalties for accidentally disclosing patient information
Maintaining patient confidentiality encourages patients to feel safe talking to their doctor. Despite stringent protocols, inadvertent breaches still occur. Though unintentional, violating the patient’s privacy may expose them to harm or discourage them from seeking...
How can family doctors protect themselves against legal issues?
Family doctors juggle various responsibilities and patient interactions. They are particularly susceptible to the threat of malpractice lawsuits, which are an ever-present concern. The effects can range from financial distress to career disruption and emotional...
New law prevents some doctors from getting their licenses back
A new law is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023 that affects California doctors whose medical licenses have been revoked or surrendered because of sexual misconduct involving patients. Under the new law, the Medical Board of California (MBC) will no longer have any...
Don’t make these mistakes after a licensing board complaint
As a physician, you want to protect your license at all costs. Sometimes, people make complaints that are unreasonable or unfair, but it is still necessary to defend against them. One of the greatest errors you can make is ignoring a licensing board complaint and...
What are your responsibilities to patients when their intentions can’t be known?
As an emergency room nurse, you deal very much in the here and now. Your job -- and patients’ lives -- depend on your ability to quickly evaluate and assess patients’ needs and conditions accurately in a fast-paced, stressful environment. You often won’t know much...
How can I get my suspended or revoked California medical license reinstated?
In California, physicians are regulated by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Violations of the rules and regulations surrounding the practice of medicine may result in disciplinary action, including a suspension or...
Federation of State Medical Boards warns doctors about vaccine misinformation
Back in 2018, before anyone had heard of Covid-19, Dictionary.com designated “misinformation” as its word of the year. “Misinformation” was defined as “false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead.” It goes without saying that the...
Could anesthesia errors lead to a loss of a medical license?
If you are working with anesthesia and make a mistake that impacts a patient, then there is a risk that you could have a malpractice claim filed against you. You may also be at risk of losing your license to practice. Not all anesthesia complications are a result of...