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FL Stat § 458.303 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.303 - Provisions Not Applicable to Other Practitioners; Exceptions, Etc.

458.303 Provisions not applicable to other practitioners; exceptions, etc.—(1) The provisions of ss. 458.301, 458.305, 458.307, 458.309, 458.311, 458.313, 458.315, 458.317, 458.319, 458.321, 458.327, 458.329, 458.331, 458.337, 458.339, 458.341, 458.343, 458.345, 458.347, and this section shall have no application to:(a) Other duly licensed health care practitioners acting within their scope of practice authorized by statute.(b) Any physician lawfully licensed in another state or territory or foreign country, when meeting duly licensed physicians of this state in consultation.(c) Commissioned medical officers of the Armed Forces of the United States and of the Public Health Service of the United States while on active duty and while acting within the scope of their military or public health responsibilities.(d) Any person while actually serving without salary or professional fees on the resident medical staff of a hospital in this state, subject to the provisions of s. 458.321.(e) Any person furnishing medical assistance in case of an emergency.(f) The domestic administration of recognized family remedies.(g) The practice of the religious tenets of any church in this state.(h) Any person or manufacturer who, without the use of drugs or medicine, mechanically fits or sells lenses, artificial eyes or limbs, or other apparatus or appliances or is engaged in the mechanical examination of eyes for the purpose of constructing or adjusting spectacles, eyeglasses, or lenses.(2) Nothing in s. 458.301, s. 458.305, s. 458.307, s. 458.309, s. 458.311, s. 458.313, s. 458.319, s. 458.321, s. 458.327, s. 458.329, s. 458.331, s. 458.337, s. 458.339, s. 458.341, s. 458.343, s. 458.345, s. 458.347, or this section shall be construed to prohibit any service rendered by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, if such service is rendered under the direct supervision and control of a licensed physician who provides specific direction for any service to be performed and gives final approval to all services performed. Further, nothing in this or any other chapter shall be construed to prohibit any service rendered by a medical assistant in accordance with the provisions of s. 458.3485.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; s. 290, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 2, ch. 84-543; s. 1, ch. 84-552; s. 2, ch. 84-553; s. 9, ch. 85-196; s. 1, ch. 85-307; ss. 2, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 15, ch. 88-1; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 14, ch. 97-264; s. 24, ch. 2016-224.
FL Stat § 458.305 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.305 - Definitions.

458.305 Definitions.—As used in this chapter:(1) “Board” means the Board of Medicine.(2) “Department” means the Department of Health.(3) “Practice of medicine” means the diagnosis, treatment, operation, or prescription for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or other physical or mental condition.(4) “Physician” means a person who is licensed to practice medicine in this state.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 103, ch. 94-218; s. 15, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 458.307 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.307 - Board of Medicine.

458.307 Board of Medicine.—(1) There is created within the department the Board of Medicine, composed of 15 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) Twelve members of the board must be licensed physicians in good standing in this state who are residents of the state and who have been engaged in the active practice or teaching of medicine for at least 4 years immediately preceding their appointment. One of the physicians must be on the full-time faculty of a medical school in this state, and one of the physicians must be in private practice and on the full-time staff of a statutory teaching hospital in this state as defined in s. 408.07. At least one of the physicians must be a graduate of a foreign medical school. The remaining three members must be residents of the state who are not, and never have been, licensed health care practitioners. One member must be a health care risk manager. At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older.(3) As the terms of the members expire, the Governor shall appoint successors for terms of 4 years, and such members shall serve until their successors are appointed.(4) The board, in conjunction with the department, shall establish a disciplinary training program for board members. The program shall provide for initial and periodic training in the grounds for disciplinary action, the actions which may be taken by the board and the department, changes in relevant statutes and rules, and any relevant judicial and administrative decisions. No member of the board shall participate on probable cause panels or in disciplinary decisions of the board unless he or she has completed the disciplinary training program.(5) During the time members are appointed to a probable cause panel, they shall attempt to complete their work on every case presented to them. In the event that consideration of a case is begun but not completed during the term of those members on the panel, they may reconvene as a probable cause panel for the purpose of completing their deliberations on that case.(6) All provisions of chapter 456 relating to activities of the board shall apply.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; s. 291, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 84-543; s. 3, ch. 84-553; s. 37, ch. 85-175; ss. 4, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 10, ch. 87-172; s. 16, ch. 88-1; s. 13, ch. 88-392; s. 6, ch. 89-162; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 93-48; s. 104, ch. 94-218; s. 199, ch. 97-103; s. 16, ch. 97-264; s. 41, ch. 98-166; s. 91, ch. 99-397; s. 101, ch. 2000-160; s. 94, ch. 2018-24.
FL Stat § 458.309 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.309 - Rulemaking Authority.

458.309 Rulemaking authority.—(1) The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.(2)(a) Any rules which the board adopts relating to the classroom phase of medical education shall not apply to any person who is enrolled in the classroom phase of medical education or has graduated prior to or at the time the rule becomes effective, so long as such person does not interrupt his or her medical education.(b)1. Any rules which the board adopts relating to the clinical clerkship phase of medical education shall not apply to any person who is enrolled in the clinical clerkship phase of medical education prior to or at the time the rule becomes effective, so long as such person does not interrupt his or her medical education.2. Rules adopted by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners prior to October 1, 1986, and relating to clinical clerkships for graduates of foreign medical schools do not apply to any such graduate who:a. Had completed a clinical clerkship prior to the effective date of the rule; orb. Had begun a clinical clerkship but had not completed the clinical clerkship prior to the effective date of the rule, so long as the clinical clerkship took no longer than 3 years to complete.(c) Any rules which the board adopts relating to residency shall not apply to any person who has begun his or her residency prior to or at the time the rule becomes effective, so long as such person does not interrupt the residency.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 22, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 200, ch. 97-103; s. 120, ch. 98-200; s. 92, ch. 99-397; s. 3, ch. 2009-198; s. 3, ch. 2010-211; s. 94, ch. 2012-184; s. 2, ch. 2019-130.
FL Stat § 458.310 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.310 - Restricted Licenses.

458.310 Restricted licenses.—(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide medical services to all the residents of this state at an affordable cost.(2) The Board of Medicine may, by rule, develop criteria and, without examination, issue restricted licenses annually to up to 100 persons to practice medicine in this state who:(a) Meet the requirements of s. 458.311;(b) Show evidence of the active licensed practice of medicine in another jurisdiction for at least 2 years of the immediately preceding 4 years, or completion of board-approved postgraduate training within the year preceding the filing of an application; and(c) Enter into a contract to practice for a period of 24 months solely in the employ of the state or a federally funded community health center or migrant health center, at the current salary level for that position. The Board of Medicine shall designate areas of critical need in the state where these restricted licensees may practice.(3) Before the end of the 24-month practice period, the physician must take and successfully complete the licensure examination.(4) If the restricted licensee breaches the terms of the employment contract, he or she may not be licensed as a physician in this state under any licensing provisions.History.—s. 50, ch. 92-149; s. 201, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 458.3124 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3124 - Restricted License; Certain Experienced Foreign-Trained Physicians.

458.3124 Restricted license; certain experienced foreign-trained physicians.—(1) A person who was trained in a medical school that is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools published by the World Health Organization and is located in a country other than the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico may apply to take Step III of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, if the person:(a) Legally practiced medicine for at least 5 years in the country in which the school is located;(b) Has passed Steps I and II of the United States Medical Licensing Examination;(c) Is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates as qualified for a restricted license to practice medicine;(d) Is not subject to discipline, investigation, or prosecution in any jurisdiction for acts that threaten the public health, safety, or welfare or violate chapter 456 or this chapter; and(e) Has been a resident of this state since July 1, 1996.(2) A person applying for licensure under this section must submit to the Department of Health on or before December 31, 2000:(a) A completed application and documentation required by the Board of Medicine to prove compliance with subsection (1); and(b) A nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $500 and a nonrefundable examination fee not to exceed $300 plus the actual cost to purchase and administer the examination.(3) A person applying under this section may take the examination a maximum of 5 times within 5 years.(4) A restricted licensee under this section must practice under the supervision of a licensee approved by the board, with the first year of licensure under direct supervision and the second year in community service under indirect supervision, including practicing with organizations that serve indigent populations, such as s. 501(c)(3) agencies, public health units, prisons, or other organizations approved by the board.(5) Notwithstanding s. 458.311(1)(f), a person who successfully meets the requirements of this section and who successfully passes Step III of the United States Medical Licensing Examination is eligible for full licensure as a physician.(6) The board shall adopt rules to implement this section.History.—s. 110, ch. 97-261; s. 214, ch. 97-264; s. 44, ch. 98-166; s. 17, ch. 99-332; s. 185, ch. 99-397; s. 103, ch. 2000-160.
FL Stat § 458.3147 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3147 - Medical School Eligibility of Military Academy Students or Graduates.

458.3147 Medical school eligibility of military academy students or graduates.—Any Florida resident who is a student at or a graduate of any of the United States military academies who has command approval to apply to medical school prior to assignment to the medical corps of the United States military shall be admitted to any medical school in the State University System. Each medical school in the State University System shall admit two such applicants each academic year.History.—s. 146, ch. 2001-277.
FL Stat § 458.316 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.316 - Public Health Certificate.

458.316 Public health certificate.—(1) Any person desiring to obtain a public health certificate shall submit an application fee not to exceed $300 and shall demonstrate to the board that he or she is a graduate of an accredited medical school and holds a master of public health degree or is board eligible or certified in public health or preventive medicine, or is licensed to practice medicine without restriction in another jurisdiction in the United States and holds a master of public health degree or is board eligible or certified in public health or preventive medicine, and shall meet the requirements in s. 458.311(1)(a)-(g) and (5).(2) Such certificate shall be issued pursuant to the following conditions:(a) The certificate shall authorize the holder to practice only in conjunction with his or her employment duties with the Department of Health and shall automatically expire when the holder’s relationship with the department is terminated.(b) The certificate is subject to biennial renewal and shall be renewable only if the State Surgeon General recommends in writing that the certificate be renewed.History.—s. 6, ch. 81-239; s. 10, ch. 83-177; s. 1, ch. 85-65; ss. 10, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 21, ch. 89-162; s. 9, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 203, ch. 97-103; ss. 72, 149, ch. 97-237; s. 25, ch. 97-273; s. 71, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 458.3165 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3165 - Public Psychiatry Certificate.

458.3165 Public psychiatry certificate.—The board shall issue a public psychiatry certificate to an individual who remits an application fee not to exceed $300, as set by the board, who is a board-certified psychiatrist, who is licensed to practice medicine without restriction in another state, and who meets the requirements in s. 458.311(1)(a)-(g) and (5). A recipient of a public psychiatry certificate may use the certificate to work at any public mental health facility or program funded in part or entirely by state funds.(1) Such certificate shall:(a) Authorize the holder to practice only in a public mental health facility or program funded in part or entirely by state funds.(b) Be issued and renewable biennially if the State Surgeon General and the chair of the department of psychiatry at one of the public medical schools or the chair of the department of psychiatry at the accredited medical school at the University of Miami recommend in writing that the certificate be issued or renewed.(c) Automatically expire if the holder’s relationship with a public mental health facility or program expires.(d) Not be issued to a person who has been adjudged unqualified or guilty of any of the prohibited acts in this chapter.(2) The board may take disciplinary action against a certificateholder for noncompliance with any part of this section or for any reason for which a regular licensee may be subject to discipline.History.—ss. 11, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 20, ch. 88-1; s. 22, ch. 89-162; s. 10, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 204, ch. 97-103; s. 150, ch. 97-237; s. 26, ch. 97-273; s. 221, ch. 99-8; s. 97, ch. 99-397; s. 72, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 458.3175 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3175 - Expert Witness Certificate.

458.3175 Expert witness certificate.—(1)(a) The department shall issue a certificate authorizing a physician who holds an active and valid license to practice medicine in another state or a province of Canada to provide expert testimony in this state, if the physician submits to the department:1. A complete registration application containing the physician’s legal name, mailing address, telephone number, business locations, the names of the jurisdictions where the physician holds an active and valid license to practice medicine, and the license number or other identifying number issued to the physician by the jurisdiction’s licensing entity; and2. An application fee of $50.(b) The department shall approve an application for an expert witness certificate within 10 business days after receipt of the completed application and payment of the application fee if the applicant holds an active and valid license to practice medicine in another state or a province of Canada and has not had a previous expert witness certificate revoked by the board. An application is approved by default if the department does not act upon the application within the required period. A physician must notify the department in writing of his or her intent to rely on a certificate approved by default.(c) An expert witness certificate is valid for 2 years after the date of issuance.(2) An expert witness certificate authorizes the physician to whom the certificate is issued to do only the following:(a) Provide a verified written medical expert opinion as provided in s. 766.203.(b) Provide expert testimony about the prevailing professional standard of care in connection with medical negligence litigation pending in this state against a physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 459.(c) Provide expert testimony in criminal child abuse and neglect cases pursuant to chapter 827, dependency cases pursuant to chapter 39, and cases involving sexual battery of a child pursuant to chapter 794 in this state.(3) An expert witness certificate does not authorize a physician to engage in the practice of medicine as defined in s. 458.305. A physician issued a certificate under this section who does not otherwise practice medicine in this state is not required to obtain a license under this chapter or pay any license fees, including, but not limited to, a neurological injury compensation assessment. An expert witness certificate shall be treated as a license in any disciplinary action, and the holder of an expert witness certificate shall be subject to discipline by the board.History.—s. 1, ch. 2011-233; s. 3, ch. 2015-177; s. 3, ch. 2017-153.
FL Stat § 458.3191 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3191 - Physician Survey.

1458.3191 Physician survey.—(1) Each person who applies for licensure renewal as a physician under this chapter or chapter 459 must, in conjunction with the renewal of such license under procedures adopted by the Department of Health and in addition to any other information that may be required from the applicant, furnish the following to the Department of Health in a physician survey:(a) Licensee information, including, but not limited to:1. Frequency and geographic location of practice within the state.2. Practice setting.3. Percentage of time spent in direct patient care.4. Anticipated change to license or practice status.5. Areas of specialty or certification.(b) Availability and trends relating to critically needed services, including, but not limited to:1. Obstetric care and services, including incidents of deliveries.2. Radiological services, particularly performance of mammograms and breast-imaging services.3. Physician services for hospital emergency departments and trauma centers, including on-call hours.4. Other critically needed specialty areas, as determined by the department.(2) Such information furnished must include a statement submitted by the physician that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of his or her knowledge and the submission does not contain any knowingly false information.(3)(a) The Department of Health shall issue a nondisciplinary citation to any physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 459 who fails to complete the survey within 90 days after the renewal of his or her license to practice as a physician.(b) The citation must notify a physician who fails to complete the survey required by this section that his or her license will not be renewed for any subsequent license renewal unless the physician completes the survey.(c) In conjunction with issuing the license renewal notice required by s. 456.038, the Department of Health shall notify each physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 459 who has failed to complete the survey at the licensee’s last known address of record with the Department of Health of the requirement that the physician survey be completed prior to the subsequent license renewal. At any subsequent license renewal, the Department of Health may not renew the license of any physician licensed under this chapter or chapter 459 until the survey required under this section is completed by the licensee.(4) The Department of Health shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 necessary to implement this section.History.—s. 2, ch. 2007-172.1Note.—Also published at s. 459.0081.
FL Stat § 458.3192 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3192 - Analysis of Survey Results; Report.

1458.3192 Analysis of survey results; report.—(1) Each year, the Department of Health shall analyze the results of the physician survey required by s. 458.3191 and determine by geographic area and specialty the number of physicians who:(a) Perform deliveries of children in this state.(b) Read mammograms and perform breast-imaging-guided procedures in this state.(c) Perform emergency care on an on-call basis for a hospital emergency department.(d) Plan to reduce or increase emergency on-call hours in a hospital emergency department.(e) Plan to relocate outside the state.(f) Practice medicine in this state.(g) Plan to reduce or modify the scope of their practice.(2) The Department of Health must report its findings to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by November 1 each year. The department shall also include in its report findings, recommendations, and strategic planning activities as provided in s. 381.4018. The department may also include other information requested by the Physician Workforce Advisory Council.History.—s. 3, ch. 2007-172; s. 30, ch. 2010-161.1Note.—Also published at s. 459.0082.