Posted Date: September 23, 2014 | Categories: Credentialing, Health Care & Businesses, Professional Licensure Defense - Investigations, Consent Agreements & Hearings
As of September 17th, Ohio law requires a “Start Talking!” consent form for prescribing opioids to minors before a prescriber issues the first prescription containing an opioid to a minor, unless it is a medical emergency or a specific exception applies.
READ MOREPosted Date: September 8, 2014 | Categories: Credentialing, Health Care & Businesses, Professional Licensure Defense - Investigations, Consent Agreements & Hearings
“The American Medical Association (AMA) has long supported reform of the state licensure process to reduce costs and expedite applications while protecting patient safety and promoting quality care. “State-based licensure is an important tenet of accountability, ensuring that physicians are qualified through the review of their education, training, character, and professional and disciplinary histories.
READ MOREPosted Date: June 17, 2014 | Categories: Professional Licensure Defense - Investigations, Consent Agreements & Hearings
Is It Illegal to Prescribe Medication to Family Members? Many physicians have been in the situation where a friend, neighbor or family member seeks their advice outside of the office for a rash, sore throat, or other common symptom. It is human nature to try to help and offer your expertise in these situations and […]
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