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.
An agreement between the Board and a licensee which imposes a limitation on the licensee s right to practice medicine. These orders are utilized in a variety of circumstances such as concluding an investigation of licensee conduct, finalizing a request for licensure or resolving an administrative request. These orders may or may not be disciplinary, depending on how they are constructed and the circumstances in which they are used.