As the holder of a Pennsylvania medical license, certificate, registration or permit, you may be unaware that Pennsylvania passed a new law in 2018 changing what you must report to the State Board of Medicine and when you must report it. The new Act likewise applies...
As a medical professional, your medical license is a privilege. While you did earn it, you did not earn the right to keep it. If you violate the rules and regulations of licensing, you could lose it. One particular area of concern is when it comes to criminal...
As a psychologist, counselor or psychiatrist, you have a legal and ethical obligation to disclose information about a patient under certain circumstances. If you receive a court order, or a client tells you about a threat of harm to self or others, you must report...
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...
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...
