May a Chiropractic Physician Sign a Patient’s Application to Receive a Telecommunications Device?
May a chiropractic physician sign a patient’s application to receive a telecommunications phone device to assist a person with disabilities?
Read MoreAuthor: Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel
Activating a Non-Renewed or Inactive Physician License
All Medical Practice Act licenses, including chiropractic, medical and osteopathic licenses, run on the same 3-year cycle. 2017 and each third year thereafter is a renewal year during which licenses expire on July 31. For most doctors who renewed on time during previous renewal cycles and who complete their continuing medical education prior to July 31 of the current cycle, renewal will be a routine process.
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Applying – Out-of-State Licensees
Chiropractic physicians who are applying for a license based on existing licenses in other states should select – “Licensure by Endorsement”.
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Applying – Fraud and Deception on Application
The legislature has provided for stiff penalties when any applicant employs fraud or deception on a license application under the Medial Practice Act.
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Applying – New Graduates
New graduates should select – “Licensure by Acceptance of Examination” when downloading the license application.
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Applying – Request for Non-Binding Opinion
Unlike criminal convictions for crimes of a forcible or sexual nature, some convictions are not per se bars to licensure.
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Applying – Personal History Information (Part VI)
An important part of the application is “Personal History Information.” This form consists of six questions requesting information regarding any history.
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Applying – Time Requirements for Examinations Following Application
If the applicant fails without an approved excuse to take the next available examination offered, then the application is denied.
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