The confidentiality agreement between a doctor and a patient is something that you must uphold at all costs. It is not something to take lightly. The American Academy of Family Physicians explains that you have strict responsibility to ensure the privacy of your...
Medical Licensing
Can substance abuse treatment cause me to lose my license?
Many physicians and medical professionals in Pennsylvania resist treatment for addiction out of fear of losing their license. Over time, addiction is becoming less stigmatized, but unfortunately, it can still result in the loss of the right to practice your...
What are the continuing education requirements for a medical license?
Once you secure your medical license, you must continue your education so that you can keep your license valid and avoid a suspension. The Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine sets the continuing education requirements. The basic requirement is that you must have 100...
The financial impact of losing a medical license
If your medical license is on the line, you likely worry about your career and your reputation. However, there are other important issues you need to take into consideration when it comes to the loss of your medical license, especially from a financial point of view....
What can cause you to lose your pharmacist license?
After years of rigorous schooling and working to build your professional career, you understandably want to protect your pharmacist license and your livelihood. While most pharmacists in Pennsylvania have no actionable issues throughout their careers, some do not have...


