Professional medical misconduct includes about 50 different kinds of behavior including fraudulently obtaining a medical license, discrimination during the course of treatment and incompetence.
A complete list of definitions and behavior considered to be professional misconduct can be obtained from New York Education Law Section 6530.
If you are charged with misconduct you will either have to reach the equivalent of a plea agreement in a criminal case, or defend yourself at a Hearing.
You certainly will need to the services of a seasoned attorney to assist you in the fight which will be one of the most important issues in your professional life.
This informational blog post was brought to you by Paul E. Walker, an experienced New York City OPMC & OPD Lawyer.