Read the Texas Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 151 and answer the following (make sure you read the statute (law) and not the Texas Medical Board regulations):
*Note: I know that you are not all from Texas and the Texas Medical Practice Act
may not be applicable to your interests, BUT the objective of this assignment is for you to research a health care professional licensure statute (law) to become familiar with
how laws are written, to better understand professional licensure and to locate key
points within the statute. For grading to be objective, it is important that you all use
the same statute.
1. Identify the Board/Agency authorized to implement licensure under the statute and state the mission of the Board/Agency.
2. How is the licensee or profession defined?
3. What is the composition of the Board/Agency (i.e. how many members, qualifications, etc.)
4. What are the powers and duties of the Board/Agency?
5. What are the key requirements for licensure of the professional (physician)?
6. What are the responsibilities of the Board/Agency regarding complaint investigation and disciplinary action?
7. How does the role of the Board/Agency further the quality of healthcare in the State?