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Professional medical discipline: an overview.
New York State Journal of Medicine
|April 1, 1989
Summary
New York
Area of Science:
- Medical Law
- Professional Regulation
Background:
- Current professional medical discipline in New York is effective but complex.
- Proving misconduct and due process provisions make the process lengthy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for improvement in the medical disciplinary process.
- To emphasize the medical profession's interest in a robust disciplinary system.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the existing New York State professional medical discipline process.
- Review of legal complexities and due process requirements.
Main Results:
- The current disciplinary process is time-consuming due to its inherent complexities.
- There are opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
Conclusions:
- Improving the medical disciplinary process is crucial for the medical profession.
- A strong, visible, and viable disciplinary program benefits all stakeholders.