Texas Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/ne-
glect
ANS 48 hours
2. How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate-
ANS 5 days
3. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certifi-
cate?
ANS 10 days
4. How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases?
ANS 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
5. How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical
records? ANS 15 days
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, 6. How many people compose the Texas Medical Board?
ANS 19 ( 12 physicians, 9MD, 3 DO) 7 are laypersons for 6 year terms
7. The Texas Medical Board is responsible for
ANS Issuing licenses and all the of thedisciplinary actions associated with taking
them away
8. What is the Texas Medical Practice Act?
ANS Everything doctors must adhere to hen practicing medicine in Texas. And
all laws only apply to Texas licensed physicians while practicing in Texas, or
outsiders providing telemedicine servicesto patients in Texas
9. What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act
ANS Podiatrists,dentists, optometrists, nurses, or medical students. Non-
compensated emergencycare is also exempt (covered by the Good Samaritan
Law)
10. What is the license criteria?
ANS Complete college (60 credits), have an MD or DO, Pass the USMLE steps
1-3 (within the past 7 yrs) and the JP exam, completeyour intern year
11. Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a full Texas
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(Verified Answers)
1. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/ne-
glect
ANS 48 hours
2. How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate-
ANS 5 days
3. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certifi-
cate?
ANS 10 days
4. How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases?
ANS 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
5. How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical
records? ANS 15 days
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, 6. How many people compose the Texas Medical Board?
ANS 19 ( 12 physicians, 9MD, 3 DO) 7 are laypersons for 6 year terms
7. The Texas Medical Board is responsible for
ANS Issuing licenses and all the of thedisciplinary actions associated with taking
them away
8. What is the Texas Medical Practice Act?
ANS Everything doctors must adhere to hen practicing medicine in Texas. And
all laws only apply to Texas licensed physicians while practicing in Texas, or
outsiders providing telemedicine servicesto patients in Texas
9. What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act
ANS Podiatrists,dentists, optometrists, nurses, or medical students. Non-
compensated emergencycare is also exempt (covered by the Good Samaritan
Law)
10. What is the license criteria?
ANS Complete college (60 credits), have an MD or DO, Pass the USMLE steps
1-3 (within the past 7 yrs) and the JP exam, completeyour intern year
11. Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a full Texas
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