“... als specializing in infectious diseases, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and those involved during the management of patients with the Ebola Virus Disease.
Learning Objectives
Recognize the epidemiologic risk factors
Identify the clinical signs and symptoms
Understand the modes of transmissi ... ”
“... ty of Respiratory Care, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Association of Sleep Technologists. Marshall received a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University, Master of Science in healthcare administration from Texas State University and Doctorate of Education from The Universi ... ”
“... hysics, therapeutic radiological physics, medical nuclear health and medical health physics.
Some responsibilities of a Medical Physicist may include:
Developing equipment specifications
Developing procedures for initial and continuing evaluation
Performing acceptance testing
Providing consultation ... ”
“... pplication in radiology;
mammography applications
nuclear medicine application;
and radiation therapy applications.
No more than 50% of the required number of hours may be satisfied by completing or participating in learning activities which are related to the use and application of non-ionizi ... ”
“... pplication in radiology;
mammography applications
nuclear medicine application;
and radiation therapy applications.
No more than 50% of the required number of hours may be satisfied by completing or participating in learning activities which are related to the use and application of non-ionizi ... ”
“... pplication in radiology;
mammography applications
nuclear medicine application;
and radiation therapy applications.
No more than 50% of the required number of hours may be satisfied by completing or participating in learning activities which are related to the use and application of non-ionizi ... ”
“... ical Physics (ABMP),
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM), or
American Board of Health Physics (ABHP).
A contact hour is defined as 50 minutes of attendance and participation.
Acceptable Continuing Education
CE shall be acceptable if the experience falls into one or ... ”
“... cal Board, including continuing the regulation of medicine, did not pass. Several of the Sunset Commission’s other Medical Board recommendations passed in separate bills, and the commission also adopted five nonstatutory management actions the board must implement:
H.B. 3040 Burkett (Hinojosa ... ”
“... poses. This would include diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
Some of the responsibilities of an MRT may include:
Performing radiographic studies: CAT scan; MRI; X-rays; PET scan; mammography; fluoroscopy
Performing radiation therapy
Administering radiopharmaceuticals
Pe ... ”
“... Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his radiology training at Washington University in St. Louis.
Nicholas Beckmann, M.D.
Nicholas Beckmann, M.D.
Nicholas Beckmann, M.D., of Houston ... ”
“... ber of years the physician has actively practiced medicine in: (A) The United States or Canada; and (B) Texas;(10) The original date of issuance of the physician's Texas medical license;(11) The expiration date of the physician's registration permit;(12) The phy ... ”
“... sts
Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Medical Radiological Technologists (MRTs)
Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists
American Society of Radio ... ”
“... pplication in radiology;
mammography applications
nuclear medicine application;
and radiation therapy applications.
No more than 50% of the required number of hours may be satisfied by completing or participating in learning activities which are related to the use and application of non-ionizi ... ”
“... e is in the SPL.
At least 25% of your practice of medicine occurs in the SPL.
Your employer is located in the SPL.
You use the SPL as your state of residence for U.S. Federal Income Tax purposes.
In order to remain active within the Compact, you must maintain your SPL status at all times. You may r ... ”
Description: TMB suspends Tyler physician (Haygood)
Document: ...
determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public
welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found tha
t Dr.
Haygood
is
in violation of his June 2023 Final Order which
restricted him from seeing and treating female pati ...
Description: TMB suspends Harlingen physician (Hassan)
Document: ... r determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public
welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found tha
t Dr.
Hassan w
as indicted and charged by a grand jury with second
degree manslaughter
under Texas Penal Code Sectio ...
Description: TMB disciplines 24 physicians at October meeting
Document: ... and eight hours in complementary and alternative medicine. The Board found Dr. Le failed to
document a thorough history and physical examination before treating
one patient with trigger point stem cell
injections, failed to document informed consent for the injection of the stem cells and advert ...
Description: TMB restricts Harlingen physician (Zeitlin)
Document: ... his continuation in the unrestricted practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to
public welfare. The restriction was effective immediately.
Dr.
Zeitlin
is prohibited from prescribing, administering, or dispensing
Schedule II
controlled
substances in Texas other than a prescriptio ...
Description: TMB suspends San Antonio physician (Martinez)
Document: ... r determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public
welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found tha
t
on or around October 26, 2023, Dr. Martinez was arrested by the
San
Antonio Police Department Human Exploitation U ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Rosenfeld)
Document: ... r determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public
welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found tha
t Dr.
Rosenfeld is suffering from an impairment that interferes with his
ability to safely practice.
A temporary ...
Description: TMB suspends Lexington, KY PIT (Larkin)
Document: ... determining h
er
continuation in the practice of medicine
poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found th
at
Dr. Larkin
, who is enrolled in a pathology residency program at
Houston Methodist,
suffers from an impairment tha ...
Description: TMB suspends Lubbock physician (Colvin)
Document: ...
determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public
welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found that on or around November 18, 2023, Dr. Colvin was arrested
in
Lubbock
County
on the charge of Indecent Assault, a C ...
Description: Medical Board 2023 - December - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document: ... mmunity Health Development, Inc.
7.
Community Medicine Associates
8.
Conroe Medical Education Foundation
9.
Dallas Methodist Physicians Network
10.
DFW 5.01(a) Corporation
11.
Grace Clinic of Lubbock
12.
Granite Anesthesia
13.
Greater Hill Country Healthcare Alliance
14 ...
Description: TMB disciplines 18 physicians at December meeting
Document: ... ng him from
practicing interventional cardiology medicine, but may practice general cardiology; and shall not be permitted to
delegate prescriptive authority to physician assistants and advanced practice nurses or supervise surgic
al assistants. The
Board found Dr. Havins failed to meet the stand ...
Description: Medical Board 2023 - December - DPRC Committee Minutes
Document: ... 1
Brown
Allison
R8046
Fort Worth
Family Medicine
2
Gionatti
Marco
J7331
Obstetrics and Gynecology
3
Hahn
Caroline
N5702
Dallas
Anesthesiology
MallickSalmanS3233MinneapolisInternal Medicine
5
Radich
Ned
R7089
Austin
Anesthesiology
6
Shaw
Michael
...
Description: TMB suspends Roseville, CA physician (Haider)
Document: ... r determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat
to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found that on or around November
30
, 2023, Dr.
Haider
was
indicted for
distribution and possession of child pornography.
...
Description: TMB restricts Frisco physician (Gallagher)
Document: ... his continuation in the unrestricted practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to
public welfare.
The restriction was effective immediately.
Dr.
Gallagher
is
restricted to the practice of anesthesiology and is restricted from supervision
and delegation in all circumstances. Dr. Gal ...
Description: TMB Bulletin December 2023
Document: ... d
Ta. is calling for physicians in all areas of medicine to serve as experts in reviewing standard of care cases. Specic
areas of need are in hncology, Iematology, beonatology, Anesthesiology, Dastroenterology, beurosurgery, Deneral
Surgery, hrthopedic Surgery and Complementary & Alt ...
Description: TMB restricts Lubbock physician (Colvin)
Document: ...
his continuation in the unrestricted practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to
public welfare.
The restriction was effective immediately.
Dr.
Colvin’s license is
restricted
under the following terms: shall not see, examine, treat,
prescribe to, provide consultation for, or oth ...
“The corporate practice of medicine is a legal doctrine, which generally prohibits corporations, entities or individuals (i.e. non-physicians) from practicing medicine.A general summary of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine is that it prohibits physicians from entering into partnerships, emp ... ”
What is the "corporate practice of medicine"?
The corporate practice of medicine is a legal doctrine, which generally prohibits corporations, entities or individuals (i.e. non-physicians) from practicing medicine.
A general summary of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine is that it prohibits physicians from entering into partnerships, employee relationships, fee splitting, or other situations with non-physicians where the physician's practice of medicine is in any way controlled or directed by, or fees shared with a non-physician. Generally, physicians may enter into independent contractor arrangements with non-physicians. However, whether an independent contractor situation exists is a question of law and attendant facts.
Section 165.156 of the Medical Practice Act makes it unlawful for any individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation by use of any letters, words, or terms, as an affix on stationery or advertisements or in any other manner, to indicate the individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation is entitled to practice medicine if the individual or entity is not licensed to do so.
Section 164.052(a)(13) of the Medical Practice Act authorizes disciplinary action against any licensee for impersonation of a licensed practitioner or permitting another to use his license to practice medicine. Section 164.052(a)(17) authorizes disciplinary action against a practitioner for aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by non-licensed individuals or entities.
Beginning in 2011, the Texas Legislature enacted laws authorizing certain types of hospitals and specific hospital districts to directly hire physicians.
Because of the highly technical aspects of this doctrine, a physician should consult with private counsel regarding any actual or contemplated arrangement. Please be advised that the Board staff is not authorized to provide private legal advice.
The following case law/legal authority may be helpful in the analysis and are available from any local law library or private counsel:
a. Garcia v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 384 F.Supp. 434 (W.D. Texas 1974);
b. F.W.B. Rockett v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 287 S.W.2d 190 (Tex. Civ.App.- San Antonio 1956, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
c. Watt v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 303 S.W.2d 884 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1957, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
d. Flynn Brothers, Inc. v. First Medical Associates, 715 S.W.2d 782 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1986, writ ref'd n.r.e.)
e. Woodson v. Scott & White Hospital, 186 S.W.2d 720 (Tex. App. 1945, writ ref'd w.o.m.)
f. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM-1042 (1989)
g. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. WW-278 (1957).
h. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM 369 (1985)
i. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. DM-138 (1992)
j. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. M-551 (1970)
k. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
l. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
m. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, 151.055.
n. Occupations Code, section 102.001.
“... ification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (formerly NCCA) http://www.nccaom.org/ 11 Canal Center Plaza Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 548-9004 The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) http://www.ccaom.org/ 3909 National Drive, Suite 125 Burtonsville ... ”
What is the contact information for the NCCAOM (formerly NCCA), CCAOM, and ACAOM (formerly NACSCAOM)?
Contact information for certifying organizations is as follows: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (formerly NCCA) http://www.nccaom.org/ 11 Canal Center Plaza Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 548-9004 The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) http://www.ccaom.org/ 3909 National Drive, Suite 125 Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-476-7790 (ph) 301-476-7792 (fax) Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (formerly NACSCAOM) http://www.acaom.org/ Maryland Trade Center #3 7501 Greenway Center Court Suite 820 Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 313-0855
“AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine https://www.aoma.edu 4701 West Gate Blvd Austin, Texas 78745 Phone: (512) 492-3017 Fax: (512) 454-7001 American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine http://www.acaom.edu/ 9100 Park West Drive Houston, Texas 77063 Phone: (713) 780-9777 Texas Health ... ”
What acupuncture schools in Texas are accredited or in the candidacy process to become accredited?
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine https://www.aoma.edu 4701 West Gate Blvd Austin, Texas 78745 Phone: (512) 492-3017 Fax: (512) 454-7001 American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine http://www.acaom.edu/ 9100 Park West Drive Houston, Texas 77063 Phone: (713) 780-9777 Texas Health and Science University (formerly Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine) http://www.thsu.edu/ 4005 Manchaca Road, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: (512) 448-9999 Fax: (512) 444-6345
“... ry order limiting your practice to administrative medicine may be offered. ”
I haven't been practicing medicine for a while. Is that a problem?
Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board defines "full time" to be at least 20 hours per week for 40 weeks duration during a given year. If you don't meet that requirement the Executive Director may determine that certain conditions must be met before licensure can be granted. Alternatively, licensure under a non-disciplinary order limiting your practice to administrative medicine may be offered.
“... older is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of and approved by the training program. The permit does not allow for the practice of medicine that is outside of the approved program. ”
Can I moonlight with a PIT permit?
No, a physician-in-training permit holder is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of and approved by the training program. The permit does not allow for the practice of medicine that is outside of the approved program.
“A Family Medicine resident could reasonably be approved by his or her program director to internally moonlight with a PIT permit in the ER, maternity ward, or ambulatory clinic. An Internal Medicine resident could reasonably be approved by his or her program director to internally moonlight in the E ... ”
What are some examples of acceptable internal moonlighting under a PIT permit for training areas related to the specialty?
A Family Medicine resident could reasonably be approved by his or her program director to internally moonlight with a PIT permit in the ER, maternity ward, or ambulatory clinic. An Internal Medicine resident could reasonably be approved by his or her program director to internally moonlight in the ER, ICU, or on the Critical Care service. However, a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine resident should not internally moonlight with a PIT permit on the Surgery service as it is not related to the specialty.
“... only be concerned with the supervised practice of medicine under a PIT permit. ”
Does conference attendance or observation count as internal moonlighting under a PIT permit?
Not for our purposes. TMB will only be concerned with the supervised practice of medicine under a PIT permit.
“... s well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical services for either direct or indirect compensation which has monetary value of any kind and the physician's practice is limited to voluntary charity care to indigent populations and receives no dire ... ”
Is there an exemption for retired physicians providing voluntary charity care?
Yes. A retired physician whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical services for either direct or indirect compensation which has monetary value of any kind and the physician's practice is limited to voluntary charity care to indigent populations and receives no direct or indirect compensation of any kind for medical services rendered. Also, the physician's practice cannot include the provision of medical services to family members or the self-prescribing of controlled substances or dangerous drugs. A physician who violates the provisions of this exemption may be subject to disciplinary action. Action may be based on unprofessional or dishonorable conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or injure the public if the physician engages in the compensated practice of medicine, provides medical services to members of the physician's family, or self-prescribes controlled substances or dangerous drugs. Additionally, a physician who attempts to obtain this exemption by submitting false or misleading statements shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, in addition to any civil or criminal actions provided for by the state or federal law.
“... this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspension be lifted, the license can return to an active status without additional registration re ... ”
This physician’s profile shows “Suspended, Active”. How can a license be suspended and active at the same time?
The registration status “Suspended, Active” is a suspended status. A license in this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspension be lifted, the license can return to an active status without additional registration requirements.
“... an would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine. ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.