A licensing board letter or investigator’s call can make any health care professional panic. Nurses, doctors, pharmacists and counselors often want to explain what happened right away, especially if they believe they made one mistake or can clear up a...
Medical Licensing
When does documentation turn into falsification?
A simple charting error can quickly spiral into a career-threatening charge of willful falsification. What you viewed as an honest mistake, the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) may treat as a fraudulent act. Meeting the standards of Pennsylvania...
What does probation mean for a Pennsylvania medical license?
When the State Board of Medicine takes action against a physician, it often chooses probation. In many cases, the board issues what is known as a stayed suspension: it technically suspends the license but allows the physician to keep practicing as long as they follow...
Protecting your license in a board of pharmacy audit in Pennsylvania
Receiving a notice from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy can cause immediate stress. These inquiries usually start because of inventory errors, missing records or reports of misconduct. Since the board can suspend licenses or issue fines, you must understand...
Can seeking mental health treatment affect your medical license?
If you are receiving mental health treatment as a medical professional, you might wonder how it may affect your medical license. These concerns are often due to confusion about health disclosures in license applications. Understanding application guidelines can help...


