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Can a doctor who has been sued still practice? Does it necessarily mean that they are a bad doctor?

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Can a doctor who has been sued still practice? Does it necessarily mean that they are a bad doctor?

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Malpractice suits alone do not constitute cause for loss of licensure, although the Board does review malpractice suits to see if a pattern of questionable practice may be developing. The fact that a doctor has been sued does not mean that s/he is a bad doctor.