Protect Your Psychologist Or Psychiatrist Practice With Our Experienced License Defense
When your psychology/psychiatry license is on the line, you need to be ready to give everything you must to protect your livelihood. If someone has accused you of malpractice, you need an attorney who will listen to your side and work with you from beginning to end in your case. You need The Law Offices of Brian E. Quinn at your side.
Our Pennsylvania attorneys have years of experience in protecting our clients in all areas of legal needs like family law, personal injury, criminal defense, as well as license defense. Our years of practice have culminated into devotion to our clients that drives us to put your best interest first before anything else.
We Can Prepare Your Defense For Anything
Whether a complaint comes from a client or a colleague, the nature of the claim tends to fit into one of several categories. Our experience has prepared us for anything you might be accused of, such as:
- Negligence
- Failing to meet ethical standards
- Receiving crime charges
- Drug abuse
- Fraud
- Irresponsible relationships with clients
No matter your situation, we will be at your side from your first conference to your final hearing. We know how much is at stake for you, and we stop at nothing to protect your future.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychologist And Psychiatrist License Defense
Pennsylvania licensing boards move quickly when complaints arise, and you need answers just as fast. Below, we address the questions psychologists and psychiatrists ask us most often.
Can my license be disciplined for providing telehealth sessions to a Philadelphia patient who temporarily travels out of state?
Yes, and cross-border telehealth is one of the most scrutinized issues in Pennsylvania license defense today. Your Pennsylvania license only covers patients who are physically located in Pennsylvania at the time of each session.
If your patient travels out of state and you continue treatment, you must obtain that state’s authorization to practice there. For psychologists, you will need a compact license through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). Practicing without proper authorization exposes you to investigation for unauthorized practice in that state. A finding against you there can also lead to discipline from your Pennsylvania board.
Can the Pennsylvania board discipline me if a patient accuses me of breaching confidentiality to warn a third party?
Yes, even a good faith warning can result in serious discipline if it falls short of Pennsylvania’s legal standards.
Pennsylvania law gives mental health professionals a duty to warn, a principle rooted in the Tarasoff doctrine. That duty allows you to disclose patient information only when a patient makes a specific, immediate threat of serious bodily harm against a readily identifiable person or group.
If you share confidential information without meeting those requirements, or disclose more than the situation demands, the board can pursue disciplinary action for ethical violations and potential Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) breaches.
How long do I have to report a DUI or misdemeanor conviction to my Pennsylvania licensing board?
Pennsylvania law gives you 30 days. Under Pennsylvania law, all licensed professionals, including psychologists and psychiatrists, must report any criminal conviction, guilty plea or no-contest plea to their licensing board within 30 days of the court’s decision. Missing that deadline is a standalone ethical violation. Boards often penalize it more harshly than the original offense.
A Medical License Defense Attorney Can Help You Fight Back
You worked for years to earn your license to practice, you do not have to let it disappear in a matter of time. It is never too early to get an attorney for a case like this. You can contact our Philadelphia office by calling 866-657-7318 to set up your initial consultation. Act today to protect your tomorrow.
