In Missouri, the Committee for Social Workers (the Committee) regulates the social worker profession. The Committee is a state agency that falls under the authority of the Missouri Division of Professional Registration. The Committee is responsible for issuing licenses to practice social work. Additionally, the Committee is charged with the duty of investigation ethical violations […]
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On September 9, 2016, the Court of Appeals for Kansas issued its ruling in the case of Jernigan v. State of Kansas. The decision is important to healthcare practitioners in Kansas because this case afforded the Court of Appeals an opportunity to review the 2015 amendments to K.S.A. 65-2839a(b)(1) and (3). These sections govern licensees’ […]
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Allegations of misconduct in the medical profession are never easy to refute. Even if you rebut the allegations thoroughly, the stigma of the claims remain, at least for a little while. Unless one completely disproves the allegations of misconduct, then there will always be a question. As a medical professional, you do not want your […]
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Nurses play a critical role in delivering necessary medical care to all patients. We, as consumers of healthcare services, come to expect that our nurse will treat us with empathy, respect, and care. We also expect that our nurses maintain the highest degree of ethical behavior. We do not give it a second thought. However, […]
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Occasionally, physicians are called upon to make a difficult decision whether to administer life-sustaining treatment to a patient. Physicians have an obligation to preserve life, to respect life, and to do everything in their power to protect the fragility of the human condition. Equally compelling is the patient’s right to make decisions regarding their healthcare. […]
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Missouri’s legislature enacted the Nurse Practice Act (“the Act”) designed to govern the practice of nursing in Missouri. The Act entrusts licensing and discipline of nurses to the Missouri State Board of Nursing (“the Board”). The Missouri Legislature gave the Board rule-making authority, which authorizes the Board to pass regulations for the profession. Consequently, the […]
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Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney Summarizes Notable Disciplinary Actions For Missouri Social Workers
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeIn Missouri, the Committee for Social Workers (the Committee) regulates the social worker profession. The Committee is a state agency that falls under the authority of the Missouri Division of Professional Registration. The Committee is responsible for issuing licenses to practice social work. Additionally, the Committee is charged with the duty of investigation ethical violations […]
Kansas Professional Licensing Attorney Reviews Recent Court Opinion Issued In Jernigan v. State of Kansas
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeOn September 9, 2016, the Court of Appeals for Kansas issued its ruling in the case of Jernigan v. State of Kansas. The decision is important to healthcare practitioners in Kansas because this case afforded the Court of Appeals an opportunity to review the 2015 amendments to K.S.A. 65-2839a(b)(1) and (3). These sections govern licensees’ […]
Kansas and Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney Discusses How Medical Professionals Can Protect Themselves Against Allegations Of Misconduct
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeAllegations of misconduct in the medical profession are never easy to refute. Even if you rebut the allegations thoroughly, the stigma of the claims remain, at least for a little while. Unless one completely disproves the allegations of misconduct, then there will always be a question. As a medical professional, you do not want your […]
Kansas Professional Licensing Attorney Advises Nurses How To Avoid Ethical Problems That Could Lead To Licensing Discipline
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeNurses play a critical role in delivering necessary medical care to all patients. We, as consumers of healthcare services, come to expect that our nurse will treat us with empathy, respect, and care. We also expect that our nurses maintain the highest degree of ethical behavior. We do not give it a second thought. However, […]
Kansas and Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney Discusses Ethics Involving Life-Sustaining Treatment
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeOccasionally, physicians are called upon to make a difficult decision whether to administer life-sustaining treatment to a patient. Physicians have an obligation to preserve life, to respect life, and to do everything in their power to protect the fragility of the human condition. Equally compelling is the patient’s right to make decisions regarding their healthcare. […]
Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney Discusses Ethical Complaints Against Nurses
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeMissouri’s legislature enacted the Nurse Practice Act (“the Act”) designed to govern the practice of nursing in Missouri. The Act entrusts licensing and discipline of nurses to the Missouri State Board of Nursing (“the Board”). The Missouri Legislature gave the Board rule-making authority, which authorizes the Board to pass regulations for the profession. Consequently, the […]