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How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/neglect Ans- 48 hours How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate Ans- 5 days How many days do you... have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certificate? Ans- 10 days How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most communicable diseases? Ans- 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis) How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical records? Ans- 15 days How many people compose the Texas Medical Board? Ans- 19 ( 12 physicians, 9 MD, 3 DO) 7 are laypersons for 6 year terms The Texas Medical Board is responsible for Ans- Issuing licenses and all the of the disciplinary actions associated with taking them away What is the Texas Medical Practice Act? Ans- Everything doctors must adhere to hen practicing medicine in Texas. And all laws only apply to Texas licensed physicians while practicing in Texas, or outsiders providing telemedicine services to patients in Texas What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act Ans- Podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, or medical students. Non-compensated emergency care is also exempt (covered by the Good Samaritan Law) What is the license criteria? Ans- Complete college (60 credits), have an MD or DO, Pass the USMLE steps 1-3 (within the past 7 yrs) and the JP exam, complete your intern year Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a full Texas medical license after completing their Ans- Internship Corollary Ans- If you quit your residency after internship, you can still practice s a fully licensed physician in Texas (though not board certified in a specialty) Corollary 2 Ans- Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, are not licensed by the TMB and have their own governing bodies and rules 2 years Ans- After how many years do you renew your license? No fine Ans- What happens if you ware late by less than 30 days? What happens if your license is expired for more than 30 days? Ans- $75 fee What happens if your license expires after 365 days? Ans- $145 You must reapply and pay the fees again Ans- What happens if your license is expired for more than a year? You have to reapply for the license and retake the JP exam Ans- What happens if your license is expired for more than 2 years or longer? You are practicing medicine without a license and committing a third degree felony Ans- What if you still continue practicing 30 days after? Continuing Medical Education (CME) Ans- Every 24 month period, out need 48 hours of CME's What do these CME's consist of? Ans- 1/2 formal, 1/2 informal ( self reported like " i read a journal,volunteering at an underserved area, must also include 2 hours of education ethics/ professional responsibility 30 days Ans- How many days do you have to let the board know of any name and practice changes? The ability to take care of patients Ans- What is physician competency measured by? By a hospital Ans- How can competency be relevant to credentialing ? DO's not being MD's, punishing a physician for working at other hospitals, only accepting certain insurances, ONLY COMPETENCY Ans- A hospital cannot discriminate against Mid levels (PA's, NP's) Ans- Hospitals require credentials from DO's and MD's, but hospitals are not required to accept/hire The TMB Ans- If the governing body of a hospital is forced to take action against a physician that affects the privileges or longer than 30 days, who must be notified? No, but you do need a special Texas telemedicine license Ans- Do you need a full Texas Medical license to practice telemedicine in Texas? Taking the JP exam, license is in good standing in another state, board certified in your specialty, not actually physically or acting in the state of Texas Ans- What does the Texas telemedicine license include? OK,AR, LA, NM can order home health me hospice services for patients in Texas without a special telemedicine license Ans- What are some contiguous states for telemedicine? Yes (usually applies to radiologists) Ans- Do you need an additional license to transport, produce, use radioactive materials? No -fault no-lawsuit system for the payment of work related injuries, the employee will get money regardless of whose fault it was, where any doctor can perform a visit be you need a certificate of registration and be on he approved by the Texas Department of Insurance list to be evaluated AnsWhat is worker's comp? Resident practice under a physician in training (PIT) and institution specific Ans- What is the Pit permit? Apply or a new PIT permit 90 days before switching Ans- What if you change your residency location (for example, one hospital and advanced position to another you would need to Yes, only if you are in good standing and having no suspensions, restrictions, or felony charges Ans- Will the TMB accept another state's medical licensure without requiring additional action? No, they must be admitted under a DO or MD Ans- Can podiatrists admit patients [Show More]

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