Med Board Pulse

Medical Board licensees have a tremendous responsibility to safely and competently treat their patients. In this episode, we will walk through the details of case that came before the board because of a physician's failure to meet the standard of care when performing cosmetic procedures. To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit ⁠⁠https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint.⁠⁠ Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Email your questions to ⁠⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠⁠.

From October 6 -12, we recognize Physician Assistant Week.  What is a physician assistant? Tune into our bonus episode to learn all about the history and role physician assistants have in today’s health care system. Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Email your questions to ⁠⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠⁠.

Medical Board licensees in all professions are required to meet the minimal standard of care. But what is that standard? In this episode, we will take the time to understand the expectations of board licensees in their practice and how the board determines when they’ve failed to provide the appropriate level of care.   Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Email your questions to ⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠.

The Medical Board's sexual misconduct rules deliberately identify provider behavior that is both inappropriate and prohibited in practice. What happens when a physician violates those rules and engages in sexual misconduct with a patient? In this episode, we will walk through the details of a real case that came before the board involving allegations of sexual misconduct against a licensed physician. To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit ⁠https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint.⁠ Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Email your questions to ⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠.

The State Medical Board of Ohio takes allegations of licensee misconduct seriously, especially when it involves sexual misconduct. In this episode we will explore the board's sexual misconduct rules in chapter 4731-26 of the Ohio Administrative Code. We will also describe the many ways the board has prioritized understanding sexual misconduct complaints and has put in place measures to protect Ohio residents from licensees who engage in sexual misconduct or commit crimes of a sexual nature. For more information visit the board's sexual misconduct page. To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint. Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠X⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Email your questions to ⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠.

When a licensee acts inappropriately, a complaint should be filed with the Medical Board. In this episode, learn how to file a complaint and what happens when the board investigates and determines whether Ohio law or rules have been broken. Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Email your questions to communications@med.ohio.gov.

In this episode, we will sit down with Executive Director Stephanie Loucka, to explore the board’s daily operations and immense responsibility to keep Ohioans safe. Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Email your questions to communications@med.ohio.gov

The State Medical Board of Ohio is a regulatory body tasked with licensing and regulating nearly 100,000 medical professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, massage therapists and more! Visit med.ohio.gov to learn more about the board's responsbilities and stay up-to-date on important changes. Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠X⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Email your questions to ⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠. Music by TimTaj: https://timtaj.com Sound from Zapsplat.com