February 2016
Advice columnist not “practicing without a license”
A federal district court in Kentucky threw out a case brought by the state’s Board of Examiners of Psychology against an [...]
Court rebukes board for publicizing doctor’s confidential info
The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland overturned a set of sanctions and, indirectly, a default decision, against the [...]
Polygraphs proving useful in sexual misconduct probes
A new study reported in a journal published by the Federation of State Medical Boards found that polygraphing of medical [...]
Federal court broadens professionals’ specialty advertising
Restriction of specialties in Texas to those recognized by the America Dental Association is unconstitutional, a federal [...]
State panel pushes shift away from mandatory licensing
Eliminating licensure in many fields would enhance business opportunities, according to a subcommittee of the Legislative [...]
Malpracticing docs likely to be repeat offenders
A small number of physicians with “distinctive characteristics” are responsible for a disproportionate amount of [...]