Its mission is to enforce controlled substances laws. Includes license revocations, suspensions, and probations, consent agreements placing conditions on a doctor's continuing practice, monetary fines, and letters of reprimand. Generally, boards are required to then hold a formal hearing on the case within a specified time period. Impaired physicians programs generally serve alcohol and drug abusers, but they have also been used to aid the mentally or physically ill, as well as habitual sex offenders. Medical boards may also license other practitioners and health care paraprofessionals.
Osteopaths have training in skeletal manipulation in addition to their medical training.
The committee may admit physicians to the hospital staff or revoke or limit their privileges. Probationary conditions are generally tailored to the individual. Sometimes called an admonition or letter of censure. For instance, a doctor's license may be restricted to prevent him or her from practicing surgery, or to limit practice to a certain clinic. State laws regarding revocations vary.