Ten things not to do in a medical board hearing.
Receiving a letter from your state's medical board can ruin your whole day, but the worse thing you can do is ignore it. Not responding to the letter in a timely fashion or mishandling your response can lead to restrictions on your license and problems with future employment.
The Family Practice News article 10 things not do to in a medical board hearing points out ten mistakes physicians sometimes make when responding to a medical board inquiry. The article advises that these letters be taken seriously and responded to promptly and honestly. If you receive a letter from your state medical board, you should contact your attorney or your malpractice claims rep for assistance in responding to the letter.
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