The description in a recent “Query” of the longest-serving physician in Dr. Ursus's hospital1
raises numerous questions. In particular, where were Dr. C's departmental head, the chief of …

The description in a recent “Query” of the longest-serving physician in Dr. Ursus's hospital1
raises numerous questions. In particular, where were Dr. C's departmental head, the chief of …

MEDICAL incompetence is a twofold problem for this nation's citizens. It subjects patients to
unwarranted risks and poor outcomes, and it contributes to higher payments for health care …

A national survey of 3,500 primary care and specialist physicians found that 95% said
physicians should report incompetent or impaired colleagues. However, only 56% of those …

Page 6 Journal of Medical Licensure and Discipline vol 90 Number 3 2004 goes wrong.
They are not willing to wait for the creeping pace of regulatory investigation and discipline to …

Physician incompetence and impairment have become one of the most controversial issues
of recent years in the health care industry. Legislators, attorneys, and the general public …

In other words that you should gain such an acquaintance with the facts and principles on
which your art is founded, as will justify the proper tribunals in placing your name on the roll …

The Federation of State Medical Boards recognizes that, as protectors of the public health
and safety, state medical boards are accountable for the quality of health care provided by …

This article looks at the newly-issued JCAHO standards and their increased focus on patient
safety in performance standards for healthcare organizations. As part of these standards …

This Article offers a practical guide to hospital initiated quality assurance. After outlining the
hospital's duty of care, the Article discusses both offensive and defensive strategies for …