Professional License Defense Information Blog

When President Josiah Bartlet of Aaron Sorkin’s iconic television drama “The West Wing” is contemplating whether to pressure a doctor to treat a gravely ill child of a controversial foreign leader, his wife – Doctor...

You notice small things at first. Maybe a coworker volunteers for medication counts more often than usual. Their documentation looks inconsistent. Something feels off, but you cannot prove anything, and the last thing you want to...

There’s no doubt that private-equity firms and management service organizations (MSOs) can offer benefits and perks that are hard to find anywhere else. From a solid support staff and administrative management services to...

It may come as a surprise to learn that in many states, a licensed barber may have more protections against suddenly losing the right to practice their profession than does a licensed physician or other health care professional....

Wearable tech has boomed over the last few years, with watches, rings, and other devices counting our steps, monitoring our heart rates, and more. But should such devices be used as part of Physician Health Programs (PHPs)? While...

You probably already know that drunk driving often carries significant penalties. Aside from significant fines, it often leads to jail time and mandatory suspension of the driving license. However, if you are a licensed...

When you log into your Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, you might see a patient’s vitals like height and weight right next to a three-digit number known as a Narx Score. The primary engine behind these scores...

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) quietly record far more than patient notes. Behind the scenes, they log timestamps, user IDs, and activity histories, and all of that information becomes valuable if you’re facing a...

Social media has become a powerful platform for medical professionals. Doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical practitioners can reach tens of thousands of followers on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly...

Florida’s latest healthcare legislation puts physicians in a bind—and potentially in front of medical board investigators. Lawmakers in the Sunshine State have filed a bill that would prohibit healthcare providers from...

The New Mexico Senate recently unanimously passed an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act that, if it becomes law, would make it significantly easier for physicians licensed out of state to secure a license to practice...

The San Antonio medical community is in shock after an experienced pediatrician was accused of sexually assaulting one of his patients. The Texas Medical Board found the allegations credible enough to suspend Dr. Gabriel...

When a medical board investigates a claim of inappropriate conduct with a patient, everything you’ve built—your reputation, your practice, and your ability to earn a living—can feel like it’s suddenly on the line....

A physician disciplinary case out of Iowa highlights something every licensed professional needs to understand: Even subjective allegations (being “rude,” “dismissive,” or “unprofessional”) can lead to board action,...