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Variations by state in physician disciplinary actions by US medical licensure boards.

July 2, 2019

Harris JA, Byhoff E. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26(3):200-208.

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State medical boards play a critical role in physician oversight. This study found significant variation in the rate of disciplinary actions from state to state. This suggests a need for standardization across states in disciplining physicians for unprofessional or unsafe conduct.

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