WHAT KINDS OF THINGS CAN A DOCTOR, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR PRACTITIONER OF RESPIRATORY CARE BE DISCIPLINED FOR?
There are three major categories, and several less serious ones: Malpractice: As an example, if a doctor, physician assistant or practitioner of respiratory care fails to use a well-known and effective treatment, to the patient s detriment, that may be malpractice. Sometimes, a doctor, physician assistant or practitioner of respiratory care does things that are not extremely careless, but are not appropriate for the condition of the patient. For example, if several patients of a plastic surgeon end up with unusual infections following facelifts, are hospitalized, and are left with scars, that may be malpractice. Professional Incompetence: If a doctor, physician assistant or practitioner of respiratory care does things which he or she is not adequately trained to do, or does not maintain the skills needed to practice safely and effectively, he or she may be professionally incompetent. An example is a doctor who continues to do a surgical procedure that others in his or her field stopped
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