Virginia law on doctor discipline casts wider net
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A law signed by the governor in March 2003 states that the physicians in Virginia would be subject to discipline for lesser forms of misconduct, but would be allowed in some cases to avoid public discipline. The legislation was activated after state audit and media reports highlighted problem doctors who practiced without losing their licenses.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Doctors resigned to public Web profiles
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A mixed review from different physicians, regarding the declaration of Washington and Georgia of posting physicians profiles online, is presented. Some of the doctors worry that medical board posting of malpractice information and disciplinary actions would scare away patients.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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