Title: Requires Physicians to Disclose Probationary Status
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that requires physicians to disclose their probationary status, effective January 1, 2018.
Highlights:
Requires a licensed physician, chiropractor, podiatrist, acupuncturist, and licensing agencies to disclose his or her probationary status to patients if the probationary order occurred after January 1, 2017. (Secs. 2 &3).
Specifies that disclosure should occur if the physician is on probation under the following circumstances (Sec. 3):
Gross negligence;
Alcohol or substance abuse;
Repeated negligence from standard care;
Mental illness; and
Felony conviction that resulted from patient treatment.
Specifies that a physician is not required to disclose their probationary status if the visit occurred under emergency circumstances (Sec. 3).