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What if a personal relationship developed between the physician and the patient and it was consensual?
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The fact that the personal relationship between the physician and the patient at some point was consensual does not negate the fact that the physician breached professional ethics and boundaries, and possibly broke the law, by initiating a personal r
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Can a physician have a personal relationship with a patient?
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Business and Professions Code section 726 states that sexual abuse, misconduct or relations with a patient are considered unprofessional conduct and grounds for disciplinary action. The Board considers any type of personal relationship between the do
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What if we don t have the resources to have a personal physician sign the form, or to have our athlete with Down Syndrome have the x-rays to test for Atlanto-axial Instability?
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Contact your county health department, Children & Family Services or the County Coordinator for a possible list of physicians or hospitals who may provide this service.
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What Is The Role Of My Personal Physician?
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Your personal physician continues, as your primary doctor, to direct your medical care. The hospice team works with your doctor to provide the medical and supportive services you need. Communication between the hospice team and your doctor is maintai
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Does the physician need to provide onsite personal supervision every week?
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No. However, the board encourages frequent ongoing communication between the APRN and physician. Communication must occur at least once every two months.
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Can prescriptions from my personal physician be filled at the Baylor Pharmacy?
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Yes. Prescriptions may be brought into the pharmacy or called in from your primary doctor to 254-710-4991. Please bring your insurance information with you when you pick up your prescription.
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What is a personal physician/provider?
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A personal physician or provider is similar to a PCP in that we are encouraging personal relationships between you and your physician. However, unlike an HMO, EPO members are not required to choose a personal physician/provider. In addition, a member
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What if an employee pre-designates a personal treating physician? Is he or she still required to treat within the MPN?
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An employee who notifies the employer in writing prior to an injury that he or she pre-designates a specific provider to furnish medical treatment for an industrial injury, is allowed to treat outside the MPN. This pre-designation must include the co
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Can my personal physician administer the FAA Medical exam?
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Not unless he or she is authorized by the FAA to do so. Doctors who CAN issue FAA Medicals are called Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) and have received special FAA training on the medical requirements for pilots, how to interpret the regulations, h
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