TY - JOUR
T1 - David versus goliath
T2 - The state against the doctor - Administrative liability
AU - Speidel, T. Michael
PY - 2002/12
Y1 - 2002/12
N2 - Dental practice is subject to regulation by many agencies. The most formidable regulatory body for many practitioners is their State Licensing Board whose charge is protecting the well-being of the public. Because of the great power differential between the practitioner and the regulatory body, coupled with the limited due process requirements afforded the practitioner, it is important to know your board's policies and procedures and to respond to board inquiries appropriately. Practitioners would be wise to obtain appropriate legal counsel when responding to inquiries by most regulatory bodies and especially to inquiries made by their State Licensing Board. The objective of this article is to provide a general overview of the regulatory process and raise issues that you, as a health professional, must consider when confronted by an inquiry from a regulatory agency affecting the practice of dentistry. Although the major focus will be on a State Licensing Board, the general principles are applicable to most regulatory bodies.
AB - Dental practice is subject to regulation by many agencies. The most formidable regulatory body for many practitioners is their State Licensing Board whose charge is protecting the well-being of the public. Because of the great power differential between the practitioner and the regulatory body, coupled with the limited due process requirements afforded the practitioner, it is important to know your board's policies and procedures and to respond to board inquiries appropriately. Practitioners would be wise to obtain appropriate legal counsel when responding to inquiries by most regulatory bodies and especially to inquiries made by their State Licensing Board. The objective of this article is to provide a general overview of the regulatory process and raise issues that you, as a health professional, must consider when confronted by an inquiry from a regulatory agency affecting the practice of dentistry. Although the major focus will be on a State Licensing Board, the general principles are applicable to most regulatory bodies.
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U2 - 10.1053/sodo.2002.127872
DO - 10.1053/sodo.2002.127872
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0036903755
SN - 1073-8746
VL - 8
SP - 238
EP - 242
JO - Seminars in orthodontics
JF - Seminars in orthodontics
IS - 4
ER -