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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...
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...
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...
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...
The Medical Board of California (MBC) is the state agency that issues licenses and disciplines surgeons, physicians and other health care professionals who violate the Business and Professions Code BPC § 3527, also known as the Medical Practice Act (MPA). The MBC...
As a doctor, it is vital to remember that the things you do outside of work could severely impact your medical career. Criminal convictions may lead to you losing your license. However, an ongoing case highlights that escaping criminal prosecution does not mean that...
