tort reform 2003: capped non-economic damages, e.g pain, suffering, etc. in malpractice
lawsuits. up to 250k$ for physicians & $500k for hospitals = $750k max
malpractice exemplary damages to punish the defendant/MD: capped < $750k
improper disclosure of HIV results without waiver: liability for a civil action, fine < $5k for
negligent disclosure, or fine $5k-$10k for malicious disclosure
- ANS-report to TMB in writing < 15 days of the adverse event causing unanticipated hospital
admission > 24 hours or death of the patient < 72 hours from a procedure
75 days: notice letter extends statute date limitation for lawsuit
75 miles: distance a secondary practice can be from primary practice sites - ANS-75
abortion facility must submit annual report to DSHS
medical license cancelled 1 year after expiration; requires reapplication - ANS-1 year
advanced notice (letter of intent) of lawsuit sent to MD - give time for settlement - ANS-60 days
aggravated sexual assault/rape of child (< 14 yo), elderly (<65 yo), or disabled person leading to
serious injury or death - ANS-first degree felony: life or 5-99 years in prison; <$10, 000 fine
any animosity from a caretaker, family member, or other individual who has an ongoing
relationship with the person
, sexual abuse by a caretaker, family member or other individual who has an ongoing relationship
with the person - ANS-abuse of an elderly person or disabled person
any name & practice address changes
pending lawsuits, if you're not insured; otherwise, your insurance will do it for you
disciplinary action affects MD privileges > 30 days
a conviction for felonies, drug violations, medicare/Medicaid fraud, or misdemeanors that
involve moral turpitude
regular misdemeanors, including those eligible for deferred adjudication = reported during the
scheduled renewal process - ANS-notify TMB < 30 days:
but MD must document findings, provide care, & provide info about resources/nearby
shelters/local authorities - ANS-reporting family violence or domestic/spousal abuse is not
mandatory
can admit self to psychiatric ward; can get ECT
emancipated minor (living out of the family home) - ANS-16 years
DEA license renewal - ANS-3 years
deadline for MD filing worker's comp medical bills; insurance then has 45 days to respond; if
denied, MD has another 45 days to appeal - ANS-95 days
defendant/MD must file any objection with the court regarding malpractice lawsuit
deadline schedule II Rx must be filled & cannot have refills - ANS-21 days
delegating MD must: attend alternative practice sites 10% of the hours of operations each
month, review at least 10% of the electronic charts written by midlevels - ANS-10%
either state or federal
long-term confinement of criminals convicted of more serious crimes, typically felony -
ANS-felonies & misdemeanors prision
emergencies (e.g. anthrax, smallpox, polio, , diphtheria, rabies, botulism, plague, meningitis)
must be reported immediately
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