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June 20, 2018 Posts

How to Handle an Investigation by the Texas Medical Board

Being notified that the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is investigating you may feel like a punch to the gut. You worked for years to earn your medical license and you strive to give your patients the best medical care possible. To then be faced with allegations of misconduct, of breaching the standard of care or violating the Texas Medical Practice Act or Board Rule, is painful and confusing. Your first inclination may be to deny...

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June 19, 2018 Nursing License Defense

Why do Patients File Complaints Against Nurses?

A nurse’s practice and behavior are expected to be in compliance with the accepted rules and laws that govern the practice. When patients, patient family members, and employers believe a nurse has acted in a way that is unsafe or unethical, they may choose to file a complaint. Patient complaints can jeopardize your nursing license and lead to an array of adverse sanctions. Protect your career by having a Texas nurse license defense attorney in...

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June 18, 2018 Medical License Defense

Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) received 8,114 complaints in Fiscal Year 2017. Based on those complaints, the Board opened 2,055 investigations against physicians and other providers it licenses. This represents an increase over Fiscal Year 2016, when the Board received 7,821 complaints and opened 1,967 investigations. In fact, the number of TMB complaints received and investigations opened have increased every year for the past four years. Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors? Patients file...

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June 15, 2018 Posts

More About Our Firm – BERTOLINO LLP

BERTOLINO LLP provides powerful representation for clients whose licenses are under attack by a licensing board or regulatory state agency. Our attorneys are experienced in license defense. We handle matters related to professional, medical, and vocational licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important Texas state licensing issues. Further, our experienced license defense attorneys are well-versed in administrative law. Having an in-depth knowledge of administrative law is critical to license defense because it is the...

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June 14, 2018 Posts

5 Texas License Defense FAQs

Have you received a complaint notice from your Texas licensing board? If your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are likely under stress and wondering what you need to do to protect your career. The following are five frequently asked questions about license defense and what to do if you're dealing with a formal complaint. If you have other questions or need to speak with a Texas license...

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June 13, 2018 Posts

4 Things To Consider When Facing A Licensing Board Investigation

[caption id="attachment_12474" align="alignright" width="300"] Things you need to know if your professional license is at risk[/caption] You worked hard to earn your professional license in Texas. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, CPA, lawyer, engineer, teacher, or other licensed professionals in Texas, we know that you dedicated your education to earning your license―we know that you've dedicated your career to the patients, people, and students you serve. If you then receive notice that a complaint...

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June 12, 2018 Posts

Facing A Grievance from the Texas State Bar – Defending Texas Attorneys

When an attorney receives a formal complaint from the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office at the State Bar of Texas, that attorney needs to take fast action to protect his or her reputation and license to practice law. A complaint, even one found to be meritless, can adversely affect an attorney's legal career. If you are a licensed attorney in Texas and facing a grievance from the Texas State Bar, you know that ignoring the complaint...

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June 11, 2018 Posts

What Does A Professional License Defense Attorney Do?

A license defense attorney provides advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board or state regulatory agency. License defense attorneys handle matters related to licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important professional licensing issues. What Does A License Defense Attorney Do? A professional, medical, or vocational license defense attorney works to defend a licensee and protect the license when that license is being threatened with revocation, suspension, probation,...

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Texas state board of dental examiners recent rule adoptions

June 08, 2018 Posts

ATTENTION DENTISTS: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners has Recent Rule Adoptions

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has regulatory authority over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. Recently the TSBDE adopted new rules and rule amendments regarding general qualification for licensure, staggered registrations, and how complaints are investigated. Recent Rule Changes for General Qualification for Licensure The Board amended rules §101.1 for DDS's and §103.1 for Registered Dental Hygienists to eliminate the requirement for good...

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June 07, 2018 Posts

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas is regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The program was transferred from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to HHSC as of September 1, 2017 pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 200. LCDC Licensure Addiction counselors, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs), are licensed by the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program. An individual can earn their LCDC credential by completing specified requirements, including educational...

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