The orders do impose actions the Board and licensee agree are appropriate. An action taken under ORS Chapter 677.205. The Board takes disciplinary action in response to a violation of the Medical Practice Act. An order imposed by the Board after a contested case hearing has been held. These orders conclude a Board disciplinary action and typically contain a legal finding of fact, an analysis of applicable law, and an order of action.
Final orders resulting in a finding of a law violation are disciplinary.
ORS Chapter 677. This chapter of Oregon law, which is administered by the Board, gives the Board authority to regulate the practice of medicine in Oregon, including authority to investigate and discipline licensee conduct. An agreement between the Board and a licensee which concludes a disciplinary investigation. The licensee admits to a violation of the Medical Practice Act and the order imposes actions the Board and licensee agree are appropriate. Stipulated orders are disciplinary actions.