Board issuing more physician sanctions, but critics say 'wrist-slapping' isn't enough

Article Abstract:

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) reports that physicians were hit by 4,397 disciplinary actions by state medical licensing boards in 1995, 5.8% more than in 1994. Non-administrative, prejudicial actions comprised 86.7% of the total. The FSMB attributes the rise not to increasing problems but to increased pressure from the public and rising agency standards and capabilities. However, despite the figures, one FSMB representative noted that budget constraints are limiting the ability of some states' boards to enforce their standards.

Professional Organizations, Standards Committees, Discipline, Health occupations licensing boards

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California latest among states releasing more disciplinary data

Article Abstract:

The California medical board is making public information once tightly-held regarding disciplinary actions taken against physicians. The board is releasing physician-related information over its web site under a new state law that requires such disclosure. Physician profiles available on the Internet include license status, medical school, any liability judgments after 1992, medical board actions and felony convictions.

Services, Information services, World Wide Web, Medical Board of California

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