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| How can a certain doctor have so many
complaints and continue to practice? |
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There are many reasons that individuals file a complaint; quality of
care, fees, incompatibility, etc. and all complaints submitted to the
Board must be investigated. Until the research is completed on a physician
or physician assistant and the evidence shows a violation of the Medical
Practice Act, the healthcare provider is innocent, so to speak. Therefore,
the number of complaints a physician or physician assistant receives is
not a true reflection of his or her competence.
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| XX doctor had XX patient die, why is
he/she continuing to practice? |
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When the Board receives a complaint regarding the death of a patient,
a thorough and in-depth investigation is conducted to determine if a violation
of the Medical Practice Act has occurred. This Act has clear guidelines
regarding standards of practice that physicians or physician assistants
must follow. Allegations sustained, in fact allegation violates statutes
to take action.
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| What does it mean that doctor X has
this number of complaints? Is he a bad doctor or physician assistant? |
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We do not have the authority to make subjective assessments about a physician
or PA. We are happy to provide you with the physician profile that includes
their disciplinary background and to help you understand disciplinary
and non-disciplinary actions so you can make your own determination.
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| Doctor X has X number of malpractice
cases. Is he a bad doctor? |
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We do not have the authority to make subjective assessments about a physician.
Malpractice settlements are not an indication of guilt as oftentimes settlements
out of court are less expensive and time consuming than the court proceedings.
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| Doctor X settled a malpractice case,
and the Board dismissed it/ gave him/her an advisory letter, why? |
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Malpractice settlements are not an indication of guilt as oftentimes
settlements out of court are less expensive and time consuming than the
court proceedings. In addition, the Board is an administrative agency
and controlled by administrative law practices and the statues contained
in the Medical Practice Act. An example of the difference between concerning
proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
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