As previous noted in the blog, the 2009 Fiscal Year was a big on for the number of investigations and Informal Settlement Conferences for the Texas Medical Board. Last fiscal year (Runs September 1 to August 31) the Board held 700 ISCs, 200 more than in FY 2008.
Based on a report by the Executive Director [...]
The following is a brief, but interesting story regarding disruptive behavior in the medical profession.
By Andis Robeznieks
Posted: November 4, 2009 – 4:45 pm EDT
Behavior problems between doctors and nurses were reported by more than 97% of the nurses and doctors who participated in an American College of Physician Executives’ survey, which found that the most [...]
Board rule 170.3 basically provides a step-by-step guideline on how to document the treatment of pain. The key to documenting the treatment of pain is to describe one’s legitimate medical purpose for the treatment of pain, based “upon accepted scientific knowledge of the treatment of pain.” The Board basically wants one to follow five (5) [...]