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Blog: Medical License Defense

March 25, 2026Medical License Defense

Social Media Mistakes that Medical Professionals Must Avoid

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the state agency responsible for overseeing the licensing and disciplinary proceedings of various medical professionals, including physicians. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) oversees all licensed nurses. These agencies investigate complaints against the medical professionals whom they license and take any necessary disciplinary action. You will benefit from representation by counsel if you are facing a disciplinary complaint against your medical license. Your Texas medical professional license defense attorneys are here to...

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March 23, 2026Medical License Defense

Sanctions for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel in Texas Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is the state agency responsible for licensing emergency medical services (EMS) professionals. As a result, DSHS investigates complaints against EMTs and paramedics and takes disciplinary action against them if warranted. EMS personnel hold various types of certificates, depending on the level and type of their position. Since DSHS regulates these certificates, it can impose disciplinary sanctions in cases involving violations of the rules or laws governing the...

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March 17, 2026Medical License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings and Sanctions Before the Texas Optometry Board

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) licenses and regulates professionals in Texas. These agencies ensure that optometrists comply with state and federal rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, disciplinary proceedings may result if someone alleges that you have violated a rule or law related to your profession. An optometrist license defense attorney can help if you are facing disciplinary proceedings. Contact the offices of Bertolino LLP at (512) 980-3751 or visit...

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March 12, 2026Medical License Defense

Sanctions for Medical Professionals Before the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) monitors Texas doctors and other healthcare professionals for compliance with the Texas Medical Practice Act and other applicable laws and rules. Failure to follow these laws can result in disciplinary action against doctors and other healthcare professionals. Disciplinary proceedings can sometimes lead to significant penalties, including losing your license. When facing adverse consequences due to a disciplinary proceeding before your licensing board, you likely need the advice and counsel of...

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September 13, 2025Medical License Defense

TDLR Adopts Rule Amendments for Podiatrists, Implements Updates to Licensing Process

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses and regulates several different licensed occupations. Recently, TDLR adopted amendments to podiatrist rules and implemented licensing process updates. By keeping up to date with changes in the rules that govern your profession, you will be better positioned to avoid disciplinary issues with TDLR. As a part of its duties, TDLR receives, processes, and investigates complaints against podiatrists. If you are the subject of a disciplinary complaint,...

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September 12, 2025Medical License Defense

Delegation and Supervision in certain Medical Business Models

Texas doctors and other healthcare professionals are subject to various laws and rules developed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB), including those that relate to delegation and supervision in certain medical business models, including medical spas and IV hydration clinics. Failure to follow these laws can result in disciplinary action against doctors and other healthcare providers. Disciplinary proceedings can sometimes lead to significant penalties, including losing your license. When facing adverse consequences due to a...

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Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Violations and Your Medical License

April 10, 2025Medical License Defense

Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Violations and Your Medical License

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals in Texas. This agency ensures that these professionals follow state and federal rules and laws that govern their profession, including HIPAA. Any violations can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the TMB.  As a licensed physician in the state of Texas, violations of those laws and rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the TMB. Sanctions resulting from disciplinary proceedings can significantly damage...

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Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescriptions of Controlled Medications Extended

April 04, 2025Medical License Defense

Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescriptions of Controlled Medications Extended

The prescription of medications is strictly controlled and regulated by state and federal law. Failure to follow these laws can result in disciplinary action against professional healthcare providers and pharmacies. Disciplinary proceedings can sometimes lead to significant penalties, including losing your license. Suppose you are facing a complaint that someone has filed with your licensing board concerning the prescription of controlled medications. In that case, you likely need the advice and counsel of an experienced...

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When Doctors Have Personal Relationships with Patients Outside the Office

March 21, 2025Medical License Defense

When Doctors Have Personal Relationships with Patients Outside the Office

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. As part of its duties, the TMB receives and investigates complaints about these medical professionals, including complaints about inappropriate relationships with patients. The TMB also brings formal disciplinary action against those professionals if there is sufficient evidence to believe they have violated the rules or laws that govern their professions.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before...

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Medical Records and Physicians Rules to Know to Avoid Disciplinary Action

January 28, 2025Medical License Defense

Medical Records and Physicians: Rules to Know to Avoid Disciplinary Action

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. Part of those duties involve receiving and investigating complaints about these medical professionals, including complaints related to medical records. Physicians and other medical professionals are subject to certain rules that govern medical records that they must be aware of to avoid disciplinary action against them.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be a...

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