A physician s license can be revoked or suspended. You Should Know Only final disciplinary actions are public information. Pursuant to state law, information on previously closed complaints, dismissed actions and on- going investigations is not available to the public. Investigative files are confidential and are not disclosed to complainants or physicians. The board cannot direct a physician to reimburse a patient, change a diagnosis or alter an opinion.
Action taken by the board is an administrative procedure and is different than a malpractice action.
Malpractice cases are heard in civil court and seek financial awards for patients or families who claim wrong- doing by a physician. The board does not initiate malpractice actions.