Medical Board Defense Lawyer
Hearings, peer reviews, complaint investigations, and criminal proceedings regarding your medical practice can be overwhelming and intimidating experiences. The possible consequences and disciplinary actions that can result only serve to intensify worries. With your professional career, personal well-being, and financial stability at stake, there is simply too much to risk by taking on any medical board proceeding without the assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney by your side.
I have been a licensed physician for more than 30 years and a licensed attorney for 20. I use the experiences, skills, and knowledge I've accumulated through my unique and versatile background to effectively defend medical professionals from a variety of allegations, complaints, and criminal charges. If you are facing any of the following issues, I can be of assistance
Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine providers and physicians who provide health care not within conventional medical practice are required to adhere to standards of care and treatment. Violations can result in serious consequences and penalties.
Delegation
Physicians have the ability to delegate medical acts to properly trained medical staff and are expected to comply with medical board protocol. Violations can subject both physicians and staff to which delegated duties were assigned to official review and penalties. Medical boards take delegation violations extremely seriously, and strong preparation for hearings and reviews is a necessity.
Mediation
Avoiding the harsh disciplinary actions that result from formal administrative or legal actions is the primary objective during medical board defense. Mediation can allow medical professionals to reach alternative resolutions for medical staff disputes and other issues, which can preserve professional reputation, staff privileges and medical licensing.
Medical Board Appeal
Medical professionals have the right to appeal and contest decisions reached in medical board hearings, reviews, and ISC proceedings. An appeal will result in State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH proceedings are extremely strict, and successful cases require experienced legal representation and strong defense plans.
Medical Board Complaint Investigations
Complaints can be filed against medical professionals for a variety of reasons, including unprofessional conduct, regulation violations, criminal charges, and quality-of-care issues. The consequences of disciplinary actions can cause devastating repercussions to medical licensing and a physician's well-being.
Medical Records Release
State medical boards establish regulations for the maintenance, handling, and timely release of medical records. Federal laws under the Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) also create numerous rules with which medical professionals must comply.
Medical Staff Privileges
Formal actions filed by medical boards and hospital peer review hearings can result in the loss of medical staff privileges. This can be detrimental to a physician's practice, as the inability to provide certain treatments can result in a loss of patients.
Office-Based Anesthesia
Physicians and certified nurses who administer anesthesia in an office-based setting are required to meet regulations regarding their licensing, practice, and equipment. Violations can result in medical board hearings and stiff disciplinary actions.
Pain Management
Pain management and prescription violations pose some of the strictest consequences. In addition to medical board proceedings, violators may also face criminal charges that are thoroughly investigated, aggressively prosecuted, and harshly punished.
Signing Death Certificates
Medical boards outline regulations for the signing and filing of death certificates. In Texas, medical professionals must use an electronic system and comply with additional requirements. Violations can result in medical board hearings.