Health Care Licenses
The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare License Defense: Best Practices for Professionals
It is rare to find anyone, even among healthcare professionals, who is not connected to social media in some way. Whether using sites like LinkedIn to network with other professionals or applications like Facebook to communicate with family, healthcare professionals can be found on social media platforms just as any …
Common Dental License Violations and How to Defend Against Them
When your dental license is under threat, a strong and effective dental license defense strategy is crucial to your ability to continue practicing your profession. While it is best to avoid having a disciplinary complaint filed against you, even the most careful of dentists can find themselves having to defend …
Pharmacist Liability in Medication Errors: Legal Defenses and Best Practices
A patient who receives the wrong medication or takes the incorrect dosage can face significant health complications. These effects can lead the patient to incur financial expenses and non-economic losses, both of which can be recovered from those responsible for the medication mistake. Pharmacists in California can potentially be responsible …
Legal Risks and Rewards for Chiropractors Exploring New Therapies
Chiropractors may be inclined to offer novel treatment options for their clients as a way to promote overall health. Like many other healthcare decisions, the choice to offer a product that may improve a patient’s well-being and quality of life comes with benefits and drawbacks. Benefits of Offering New Treatments …
Defense Strategies You Should Discuss With Your Lawyer For Medical Board Investigations
If you are a doctor or other licensed medical professional, learning that you are the subject of a board investigation can be unnerving. Medical board investigations can result in the suspension and revocation of your license to practice and harm your reputation. Do not waste any time when dealing with …
The Role of Medical Auditing in Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Your Medical Billing License
It is often said that failing to prepare is the same as preparing to fail. If you are a healthcare organization or professional that accepts Medicare patients, failing to prepare for an audit of your billing records can mean hefty fines and penalties for you or your practice. Rather than …
Common Causes of Medical Board Complaints and Investigations in California
While working in the medical field can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be challenging and stressful. And at some point in your medical career, issues may arise which could put your license in jeopardy. The Medical Board of California is the governmental agency in charge of licensing and disciplining …
Can You Lose Your Medical License over the Use of Legal Marijuana?
For years now, California has led the nation in legalizing and normalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana. Now, both forms of consumption are legally protected in California, for the most part. And the same holds true for many other states. However, in no place in the United States is marijuana legal …
Why Did My Occupational Therapy License Get Denied?
Anyone looking to become an occupational therapist in California must apply for the appropriate credentials before working in the field. Because of the nature of their work, all medical professionals in California are expected to meet strict professional standards. Occupational therapist licenses are regulated by the California Board of Occupation …