Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 4 - Regulation of Practice Medicine Exam Questions and Answers

Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 4 - Regulation of Practice Medicine Exam Questions and Answers Can the Texas Medical Board (TMB) show preference to a specific school of medicine such as medicine osteopathy? - Answer- No What does Medical Practice Act (MPA) regulate? - Answer- The practice of medicine Who does the MPA apply to? - Answer- Physicians (MD, DO), PAs, and acupuncturists Does the MPA apply to the armed forces and federal public heath? Can they moonlight? - Answer- It does NOT apply to a federal job, they can NOT moonlight outside the federal setting Does the MPA apply to emergency assistance if there is NO charge for money? If there is money charged or billed? - Answer- No if no charge; YES if money is charged Are medical students in "board -approved schools" subject to the MPA? - Answer- No Does the MPA prohibit self -care? - Answer- No Does the MPA apply to physians in contiguous states? - Answer- NO (physicians from nearby states can only order care patients in hospice or nursing homes) How many people are on the TMB? Who appoints them? Who must confirm them? - Answer- 19 members, appointed by the governor, confirmed by the senate Can the board subpoena people and records? Who can serve a subpoena? - Answer- YES, subpoenas can be served by board investigator or sent by certified mail How often does the Department of Public Safety (DPS; state police) check on physicians and report to the board? - Answer- Quarterly What are acceptable methods to tell the public on how to register a complaint to the TMB? In what languages? Where can a physician include this info? - Answer- By phone (direct number and 8-800 number) or by mail; posted sign, on registration forms or bill; in English and Spanish How often must the TMB disseminate updated information? What info is included? - Answer- 2 times per year; info includes disciplinary action, board activities and functions, changes to the MPA and attorney general opinions Are disciplinary orders private or public? - Answer- Public Are the following included in the physician profile? 1. Ethnic Origin 2. CME 3. years in practice 4. Medicaid participation 5. misdemeanors 6. felonies 7. malpractice claims