As a Kansas physician, you already know just how important it is to obtain your patients’ informed consent prior to treating those patients, whether in the clinical setting or in the operating room. Hospitals and providers generally have a broad informed consent page that patients will sign. While this certainly is helpful in documenting a […]
One of the biggest mistakes Kansas attorneys and law firms make is missing a client’s deadline, especially with failing to comply with the statutes of limitations in Kansas. While attorneys try their best to ensure important deadlines are not missed, mistakes can happen and this can lead to a client filing a complaint with the […]
Every healthcare professional is aware of the ramifications of disclosing patient information in a world where the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) imposes severe penalties for breaches of the confidentiality requirement. However, as social media becomes more integrated into the lives of professionals of all ages, nurses may begin to make […]
As the pharmaceutical industry changes, the laws and regulations that apply struggle to keep up with the new issues that continually arise. One of the biggest transformations in the drug landscape is the growth of the compounding drug companies that operate across state lines and mix relatively small batches of drugs with very little regulation. […]
Obtaining your license as a doctor took many years and required a lot of discipline. However, the public spotlight has focused on physician’s behaviors and demanded that these professionals be held to a higher standard. If you have discovered an investigation into your action that may impact your professional license, it is important to contact […]
There are many different ways that your nursing license may be in jeopardy in Kansas or Missouri, some of which are fairly transparent and others that may take practitioners by surprise. Although there are specific issues that arise under the Kansas State Board of Licensing or the Missouri State Board of Nursing, these are some […]
Pharmacists are healthcare providers just like physicians and nurses. You provide healthcare to your customers, who are also your patients, by dispensing prescription medications ordered by physicians. While pharmacists don’t have the same one-on-one contact with their patients as physicians do, their role in ensuring patients receive the proper medication is vital to the overall […]
You may be an upstanding citizen, treat your patients with the utmost care, ensure you are not practicing beyond the scope of your authority, and provide affordable services to your patients. However, it takes just one complaint with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts to put your reputation and chiropractic license at risk. Chiropractors are […]
As with all professions that require a license, attorneys are held to a certain standard that must be adhered to in order to continue the practice of law year after year. Many attorneys lose their law license for conduct that could have easily been prevented. The conduct in question may not have been something you […]
As a psychologist, patients put their trust in you. They share their feelings, secrets, concerns and their entire life stories, seeking help to deal with the problems they are facing in their lives. You have a tough job. You have to remain impartial but still assist your patients in learning how to get through tough […]