Most who work in healthcare do so because it is a calling, and it can be incredibly destabilizing to fear this calling may be taken from you. If someone has filed a complaint against you, your license may be at risk, and you need the support of a qualified Surprise physician assistance license defense attorney to help protect your license and career. Arizona Law Group’s Surprise healthcare license defense lawyer is skilled in handling these cases and will fight for you.
Why Choose us at Arizona Law Group
The team at Arizona Law Group brings more than two decades of experience to your case. We are staffed with a former prosecutor, and we are not afraid to take your case to trial if that is what it takes to defend your license. Our team focuses on license defense, allowing us to constantly refine our skills to provide a strong and convincing defense for our clients.
Common Reasons for Physician Assistant License Investigations
It is not difficult to file a formal complaint against a physician assistant. Another physician, a facility, or a patient can do this with the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants online, which may lead to patients filing seemingly frivolous complaints. However, regardless of the reason, if the board has notified you of a complaint, it is wise to contact an attorney immediately instead of leaving your license and career to chance. Some of the allegations we defend physician assistants against include:
- Unprofessional conduct
- Failure to report criminal charges, arrests, or convictions
- Working beyond your scope of practice
- Medical incompetence
- Unprofessional conduct
- Health conditions that affect your competence
These allegations can encompass any number of behaviors or interactions and may result from a misunderstanding or otherwise unfounded allegations. However, these can be professionally devastating and leave you more vulnerable to other civil lawsuits. Our firm takes pride in our ability to build a strong defense of the allegations and clear and convincing rebuttals to the evidence against you.
Defending Against Allegations of Misconduct
Allegations of misconduct can range from inadequate care to engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient. The specific strategy for defense will vary with the facts and circumstances of your case. However, some of the common strategies for defense include providing evidence that you followed the standard of care for your field and that it aligned with your patient’s medical goals. This can include hiring an expert witness, providing notes and documentation to discuss the validity of your actions, or anything that can disprove the claims.
Suppose you are in a situation where the allegations are true. In that case, an attorney may be able to negotiate a lower penalty or more favorable conditions for probation suspension or monitoring agreements. They may also help you understand long-term consequences, such as those related to license surrender, which prevents you from reapplying for five years, or nonconfidential monitoring agreements.
Call our Surprise Physician Assistant License Defense Attorney
Reports from the licensing board can have a lasting impact on your career, even if you do not face adverse action on your license. Sustained complaints can affect your reputation in the professional community and may be visible when patients consider you as a provider. If the complaint is unfounded, you may think the board will complete its investigation and things will get sorted out in your favor. Without someone to directly advocate for your interests and well-being, you leave the health and stability of your professional career to chance. The Arizona Law Group provides free consultations where we can discuss your situation and help you determine your options moving forward.
