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What is unprofessional conduct?

The Medical Practice Act defines unprofessional conduct in each state.

Although laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, some examples of unprofessional conduct include:

  • physical abuse of a patient
  • inadequate record keeping
  • not recognizing or acting on common symptoms
  • prescribing drugs in excessive amounts without legitimate reason
  • impaired ability to practice due to addiction, or physical or mental illness
  • failing to meet continuing medical education requirements
  • performing duties beyond the scope of a license
  • dishonesty
  • conviction of a felony
  • delegating the practice of medicine to an unlicensed individual

Minor disagreements do not fall under misconduct, nor does poor customer service.

The Medical Practice Act defines unprofessional conduct in each state. Unprofessional conduct laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

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