As a health care provider, you know that your license to practice can be disciplined for misconduct on the job. However, you may be surprised to learn that you can also be disciplined for actions that occur outside of your professional life. Board Certified Health Law Attorney George Indest gives an example:
"A conviction for DUI, or disorderly conduct, can raise the question of whether the practitioner could be impaired or reckless while providing patient care. Licensing authorities are charged with protecting the general public, not the individuals they regulate."
Some of those acts allow the state of Florida to impose discipline upon a conviction even when adjudication is withheld. The licensing authority will most likely investigate these matters and the facts underlying the offense to determine if the practitioner poses a threat to the public.
If you have been arrested, it is strongly recommended that you retain an experienced health care attorney who can advise you and your criminal counsel as to the effects a potential outcome could have on your license.
The Health Law Firm represents health care providers. They know how important your ability to practice in the field of health care is to you, which is why they focus on helping clients protect their licenses, preserve their careers and grow their businesses.
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