Understanding medical license violations and potential penalties

|

Understanding medical license violations and potential penalties

If you are a medical doctor who holds a license in Florida,  you need to understand what types of things affect licensure status.

The state requires that medical doctors act in a professional manner and refrain from violations outlined by the Florida Board of Medicine. If there is a complaint against someone holding a medical license, and the investigation finds that the practitioner is at fault, there are various penalties that may occur.

Grounds for disciplinary action

According to the Florida Legislature, when it comes to practicing medicine, there is a wide variety of violations that can affect licensure. Some of these violations include:

  • Guilty charge or conviction relating to the ability to practice medicine
  • Activities related to kickbacks, bonuses or commissions for patient referrals to specific pharmacies, hospitals, laboratories or nursing homes
  • Prescribing, dispensing or administering certain drugs
  • Inability to safely practice medicine due to alcohol, narcotics, drugs or other material
  • Performing experimental therapy or procedure without the patient’s fully informed and written consent
  • Practicing outside the scope of practice

Potential disciplinary actions

According to the Florida Department of Health, if someone makes a complaint about a licensee, the board conducts a full investigation. If found that the licensee did violate one of the statutes, a number of disciplinary actions may occur. Possible actions include a written reprimand, restriction of practice, fines, administrative costs, remedial education, probation, license suspension or revocation of the medical license.

Although these actions can happen in response to an investigation by the board, the state also requires that a licensee inform the board of any criminal conviction, and then the board decides what disciplinary action it will take.

Contact Us Today Struggling to Stay Afloat?

Our Team is Here to Help

Reach out today to schedule your initial consultation.

  • Please enter your first name.
  • Please enter your last name.
  • Please enter your phone number.
    This isn't a valid phone number.
  • Please enter your email address.
    This isn't a valid email address.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please enter a message.
  • By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your request & other information using automated technology. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel. Acceptable Use Policy