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What you post online can have lasting consequences. Healthcare professionals must be careful because licensing boards increasingly monitor social media activity. A seemingly harmless post can sometimes raise serious concerns about professionalism or patient...
A patient may claim that a medical practitioner has made a serious error, causing the patient to suffer injuries or worsening medical conditions. Some common medical errors include surgical mistakes, prescription errors and misdiagnoses. A medical practitioner may be...
No doctor is immune to complaints or misconduct claims from dissatisfied patients. While a complaint or accusation is a ways away from disciplinary action, it will be prudent to start preparing as soon as possible. One way to prepare yourself is to understand...
Chaperones, who are typically trained professionals who witness specific medical procedures, provide a layer of protection for healthcare providers. By having someone else in the room during particularly sensitive exams, there’s less of a chance of false accusations...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
A new law is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023 that affects California doctors whose medical licenses have been revoked or surrendered because of sexual misconduct involving patients.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...
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...
