How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/neglect
48 hours
How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a
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5 days
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How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certificate?
10 days
How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most communicable diseases?
7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical records?
15 days
How many people compose the Texas Medical Board?
19 ( 12 physicians, 9 MD, 3 DO) 7 are laypersons for 6 year terms
The Texas Medical Board is responsible for
Issuing licenses and all the of the disciplinary actions associated with taking them away
What is the Texas Medical Practice Act?
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
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?
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
Internship
Corollary
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
Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, are not licensed by the TMB and have their own governing bodies and rules
2 years
After how many years do you renew your license?
No fine
What happens if you ware late by less than 30 days?
What happens if your license is expired for more than 30 days?
$75 fee
What happens if your license expires after 365 days?
$145 [Show Less]