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ABA Family Legal Guide
Health-Care Law
Regulating Health-Care Professionals
Licensing of Doctors, Nurses, and Hospitals
- Who licenses health-care professionals and facilities?
- Who needs a license?
- Why do doctors need a license?
- What should I do if I find out my doctor is not licensed?
- What about nurses?
- When can a license be revoked?
- Can I file a complaint with licensing authorities about a health-care professional?
- What happens then?
- How is my complaint investigated?
- How long does the investigation take?
- What happens after the investigation?
- Do I have to give my name when I complain?
- What happens to my complaint after either it is dismissed or the doctor is disciplined?
- Can I appeal if my complaint is dismissed?
- If the board does not take action, do I have other options?
- Do medical institutions need to be licensed?
- What is "the unauthorized practice of medicine"?
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