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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Use of emerging technologies is increasing in many aspects of healthcare. Teletherapy has grown significantly in health care professions such as psychology and other disciplines such as speech therapy. Teletherapy as a recognized tool for treating patients has become a widely accepted practice. Teletherapy helps deliver treatment to people who have difficulty ambulating, or have […]
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Many healthcare professionals have formed the opinion that childhood vaccinations are detrimental to children. The debate has raged for some time now. For one California pediatrician who not only ascribes to the belief that children should not be vaccinated but is a vocal advocate for eliminating the practice, the specter of disciplinary action is quite […]
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With opiate addiction rates rising across the country, licensed addiction counselors are in high demand. In Missouri, addiction counselors must obtain their credentials to practice from Missouri’s Credentialing Board (“the Board”). The Board promulgated a set of ethical rules and responsibilities by which an addiction counselor must abide to remain credentialed. The Board possesses the […]
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Kansas’ Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is the quasi-judicial body designated by the Kansas Legislature to preside over disputes involving state agencies’ professional licensing decisions. Efficient dispute resolution is the purpose of OAH, and a necessary step parties must take before seeking relief from the courts. The OAH functions similarly to a court. The presiding […]
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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 […]
Kansas And Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney Discusses Ethical Teletherapy Practice
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeUse of emerging technologies is increasing in many aspects of healthcare. Teletherapy has grown significantly in health care professions such as psychology and other disciplines such as speech therapy. Teletherapy as a recognized tool for treating patients has become a widely accepted practice. Teletherapy helps deliver treatment to people who have difficulty ambulating, or have […]
Kansas And Missouri Professional Licensing Attorney Warns Healthcare Practitioners of Potential Disciplinary Pitfalls
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeMany healthcare professionals have formed the opinion that childhood vaccinations are detrimental to children. The debate has raged for some time now. For one California pediatrician who not only ascribes to the belief that children should not be vaccinated but is a vocal advocate for eliminating the practice, the specter of disciplinary action is quite […]
Missouri and Kansas Professional Licensing Attorney Discusses Substance Abuse Counselor Ethics In Missouri
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeWith opiate addiction rates rising across the country, licensed addiction counselors are in high demand. In Missouri, addiction counselors must obtain their credentials to practice from Missouri’s Credentialing Board (“the Board”). The Board promulgated a set of ethical rules and responsibilities by which an addiction counselor must abide to remain credentialed. The Board possesses the […]
Kansas Professional Licensing Attorney Explains The Role Of A Presiding Officer At An Administrative Hearing In Kansas
/in Professional Licensing/by Sanger Law OfficeKansas’ Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is the quasi-judicial body designated by the Kansas Legislature to preside over disputes involving state agencies’ professional licensing decisions. Efficient dispute resolution is the purpose of OAH, and a necessary step parties must take before seeking relief from the courts. The OAH functions similarly to a court. The presiding […]