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FL Stat § 458.3193 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3193 - Confidentiality of Certain Information Contained in Physician Workforce Surveys.

1458.3193 Confidentiality of certain information contained in physician workforce surveys.—All personal identifying information contained in records provided by physicians licensed under this chapter or chapter 459 in response to physician workforce surveys required as a condition of license renewal and held by the Department of Health is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Information made confidential and exempt by this section shall be disclosed:(1) With the express written consent of the individual to whom the information pertains or the individual’s legally authorized representative.(2) By court order upon a showing of good cause.(3) To a research entity, if the entity seeks the records or data pursuant to a research protocol approved by the Department of Health, maintains the records or data in accordance with the approved protocol, and enters into a purchase and data-use agreement with the department, the fee provisions of which are consistent with s. 119.07(4). The department may deny a request for records or data if the protocol provides for intrusive follow-back contacts, does not plan for the destruction of confidential records after the research is concluded, is administratively burdensome, or does not have scientific merit. The agreement must restrict the release of information that would identify individuals, must limit the use of records or data to the approved research protocol, and must prohibit any other use of the records or data. Copies of records or data issued pursuant to this subsection remain the property of the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-96; s. 1, ch. 2012-220.1Note.—Also published at s. 459.0083.
FL Stat § 458.321 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.321 - Inactive Status.

458.321 Inactive status.—(1) A license that has become inactive may be reactivated under s. 458.319 upon application to the department. The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of reactivating a license. The continuing education requirements for reactivating a license must not be fewer than 20 classroom hours for each year the license was inactive.(2) The board shall adopt rules relating to licenses that have become inactive and for the reactivation of inactive licenses, including criteria an applicant must meet in order to activate an inactive license.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; s. 295, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 96, ch. 83-329; ss. 14, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 24, ch. 89-162; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 164, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 458.323 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.323 - Itemized Patient Billing.

458.323 Itemized patient billing.—Whenever a physician licensed under this chapter renders professional services to a patient, the physician is required, upon request, to submit to the patient, the patient’s insurer, or the administrative agency for any federal or state health program under which the patient is entitled to benefits an itemized statement of the specific services rendered and the charge for each, no later than the physician’s next regular billing cycle which follows the fifth day after the rendering of professional services. A physician may not condition the furnishing of an itemized statement upon prior payment of the bill.History.—s. 3, ch. 79-198; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 458.324 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.324 - Breast Cancer; Information on Treatment Alternatives.

458.324 Breast cancer; information on treatment alternatives.—(1) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, the term “medically viable,” as applied to treatment alternatives, means modes of treatment generally considered by the medical profession to be within the scope of current, acceptable standards.(2) COMMUNICATION OF TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES.—(a) Each physician treating a patient who is, or in the judgment of the physician is at high risk of being, diagnosed as having breast cancer shall inform such patient of the medically viable treatment alternatives available to such patient; shall describe such treatment alternatives; and shall explain the relative advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with the treatment alternatives to the extent deemed necessary to allow the patient to make a prudent decision regarding such treatment options. In compliance with this subsection, the physician may, in his or her discretion, orally communicate such information directly to the patient or the patient’s legal representative.(b) In providing such information, the physician shall take into consideration the emotional state of the patient, the physical state of the patient, and the patient’s ability to understand the information.(c) The physician may, in his or her discretion and without restriction, recommend any mode of treatment which is in his or her judgment the best treatment for the patient.Nothing in this subsection shall reduce other provisions of law regarding informed consent.(3) RECORDS.—Every physician treating a patient who is, or in the judgment of the physician is at high risk of being, diagnosed as having breast cancer shall indicate on such patient’s medical record compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of subsection (2).History.—s. 2, ch. 84-222; s. 1, ch. 85-65; ss. 16, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 2, ch. 90-314; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 93-267; s. 207, ch. 97-103; s. 1012, ch. 2002-387; s. 2, ch. 2014-118.
FL Stat § 458.325 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.325 - Electroconvulsive and Psychosurgical Procedures.

458.325 Electroconvulsive and psychosurgical procedures.—(1) In each case of utilization of electroconvulsive or psychosurgical procedures, prior written consent shall be obtained after disclosure to the patient, if he or she is competent, or to the patient’s guardian, if he or she is a minor or incompetent, of the purpose of the procedure, the common side effects thereof, alternative treatment modalities, and the approximate number of such procedures considered necessary and that any consent given may be revoked by the patient or the patient’s guardian prior to or between treatments.(2) Before convulsive therapy or psychosurgery may be administered, the patient’s treatment record shall be reviewed and the proposed convulsive therapy or psychosurgery agreed to by one other physician not directly involved with the patient. Such agreement shall be documented in the patient’s treatment record and shall be signed by both physicians.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-302; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 208, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 458.3255 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3255 - Electronic-Communications Diagnostic-Imaging or Treatment Services.

458.3255 Electronic-communications diagnostic-imaging or treatment services.—Only a physician licensed in this state or otherwise authorized to practice medicine in this state may order, from a person located outside this state, electronic-communications diagnostic-imaging or treatment services for a person located in this state.History.—s. 2, ch. 95-208.
FL Stat § 458.326 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.326 - Intractable Pain; Authorized Treatment.

458.326 Intractable pain; authorized treatment.—(1) For the purposes of this section, the term “intractable pain” means pain for which, in the generally accepted course of medical practice, the cause cannot be removed and otherwise treated.(2) Intractable pain must be diagnosed by a physician licensed under this chapter and qualified by experience to render such diagnosis.(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a physician may prescribe or administer any controlled substance under Schedules II-V, as provided for in s. 893.03, to a person for the treatment of intractable pain, provided the physician does so in accordance with that level of care, skill, and treatment recognized by a reasonably prudent physician under similar conditions and circumstances.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to condone, authorize, or approve mercy killing or euthanasia, and no treatment authorized by this section may be used for such purpose.History.—s. 3, ch. 94-96; s. 100, ch. 97-264; s. 4, ch. 99-186; s. 6, ch. 2002-78; s. 17, ch. 2016-105.
FL Stat § 458.329 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.329 - Sexual Misconduct in the Practice of Medicine.

458.329 Sexual misconduct in the practice of medicine.—The physician-patient relationship is founded on mutual trust. Sexual misconduct in the practice of medicine means violation of the physician-patient relationship through which the physician uses said relationship to induce or attempt to induce the patient to engage, or to engage or attempt to engage the patient, in sexual activity outside the scope of the practice or the scope of generally accepted examination or treatment of the patient. Sexual misconduct in the practice of medicine is prohibited.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; s. 296, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 458.3295 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3295 - Concerted Effort to Refuse Emergency Room Treatment to Patients; Penalties.

458.3295 Concerted effort to refuse emergency room treatment to patients; penalties.—(1) A physician licensed pursuant to this chapter may not instigate or engage in a concerted effort to refuse or get physicians to refuse to render services to a patient or patients in a hospital emergency room by failing to report for duty, absenting themselves from their positions, submitting their resignations, abstaining from the full and faithful performance of their medical duties, or otherwise causing conduct that adversely affects the services of the hospital. For the purposes of this subsection, the term “concerted” means contrived or arranged by agreement, planned or devised together, or done or performed together in cooperation.(2) If a physician or group of physicians engages in conduct in violation of subsection (1), either the department or the hospital where the conduct occurs may file suit in circuit court to enjoin such conduct.(a) Upon such suit being filed, the court shall conduct a hearing, with notice to the department, the board, and all interested parties, at the earliest practicable time. If the plaintiff makes a showing that a violation of subsection (1) is in progress or that there is a clear, real, and present danger that such a violation is about to commence, the court shall issue a temporary injunction enjoining such violation. Upon final hearing, the court shall either make the injunction permanent or dissolve it.(b) A physician found to be in contempt of court for violating such an injunction shall be fined an amount considered appropriate by the court, but not less than $5,000. In determining the appropriate fine, the court shall objectively consider the extent of services lost to the hospital and its patients.(3) A violation by a physician of subsection (1) constitutes ground for disciplinary action against him or her by the board, including the suspension or revocation of the physician’s license, and subjects him or her to liability for any damages that the hospital or any patient therein sustains as a result of the violation.History.—s. 24, ch. 88-1; s. 9, ch. 88-277; s. 1, ch. 89-296; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 210, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 458.3311 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3311 - Emergency Procedures for Disciplinary Action.

458.3311 Emergency procedures for disciplinary action.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no later than 30 days after a third report of a professional liability claim against a licensed physician has been submitted, within a 60-month period, as required by ss. 456.049 and 627.912, the Department of Health shall initiate an emergency investigation and the Board of Medicine shall conduct an emergency probable cause hearing to determine whether the physician should be disciplined for a violation of s. 458.331(1)(t) or any other relevant provision of law.History.—s. 26, ch. 2003-416.
FL Stat § 458.3312 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3312 - Specialties.

458.3312 Specialties.—A physician licensed under this chapter may not hold himself or herself out as a board-certified specialist unless the physician has received formal recognition as a specialist from a specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or other recognizing agency that has been approved by the board. However, a physician may indicate the services offered and may state that his or her practice is limited to one or more types of services when this accurately reflects the scope of practice of the physician.History.—s. 24, ch. 97-264; s. 1, ch. 2009-177; s. 14, ch. 2020-133.
FL Stat § 458.335 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.335 - Prescription or Administration of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (Dmso).

458.335 Prescription or administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).—(1) As used in this section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “physician” means a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine licensed under this chapter or chapter 459.(2) No physician shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Medicine or Board of Osteopathic Medicine for prescribing or administering dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to a patient under his or her care who has requested the substance.(3) The patient, after being fully informed as to alternative methods of treatment and their potential for cure and upon request for the administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) by his or her physician, shall sign a written release, releasing the physician and, when applicable, the hospital or health facility from any liability therefor.(4) The physician shall inform the patient in writing if dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has not been approved as a treatment or cure by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the disorder for which it is being prescribed.(5) This act shall not apply to conditions for which dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been approved as a treatment by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-302; s. 5, ch. 80-340; s. 299, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 14, ch. 91-220; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 82, ch. 92-149; s. 211, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 458.336 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.336 - Drugs to Treat Obesity; Rules Establishing Guidelines.

458.336 Drugs to treat obesity; rules establishing guidelines.—The Board of Medicine shall adopt rules to establish practice guidelines for physicians to safely prescribe phentermine, fenfluramine, and other drugs used to treat obesity.History.—s. 188, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 458.339 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.339 - Physician’s Consent; Handwriting Samples; Mental or Physical Examinations.

458.339 Physician’s consent; handwriting samples; mental or physical examinations.—Every physician who accepts a license to practice medicine in this state shall, by so accepting the license or by making and filing a renewal of licensure to practice in this state, be deemed to have given his or her consent, during a lawful investigation of a complaint, to the following:(1) To render a handwriting sample to an agent of the department and, further, to have waived any objections to its use as evidence against him or her.(2) To waive the confidentiality and authorize the preparation and release of medical reports pertaining to the mental or physical condition of the physician himself or herself when the department has reason to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred and when the department issues an order, based on the need for additional information, to produce such medical reports for the time period relevant to the complaint. As used in this section, “medical reports” means a compilation of medical treatment of the physician himself or herself which shall include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment prescribed, relevant history, and progress.(3) To waive any objection to the admissibility of the reports as constituting privileged communications. Such material maintained by the department shall remain confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) until probable cause is found and an administrative complaint issued.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 1, 3, ch. 80-352; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 10, ch. 91-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 312, ch. 96-406; s. 1092, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 458.341 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.341 - Search Warrants for Certain Violations.

458.341 Search warrants for certain violations.—When the department has reason to believe that violations of s. 458.331(1)(q) or (r) have occurred or are occurring, its agents or other duly authorized persons may search a physician’s place of practice at reasonable hours for purposes of securing such evidence as may be needed for prosecution. Such evidence shall not include any medical records of patients unless pursuant to the patients’ written consent. Notwithstanding the consent of the patient, such records maintained by the department are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1). This section shall not limit the psychotherapist-patient privileges of s. 90.503. Prior to a search, the department shall secure a search warrant from any judge authorized by law to issue them. The search warrant shall be issued upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation particularly describing the things to be seized. The application for the warrant shall be sworn to and subscribed, and the judge may require further testimony from witnesses, supporting affidavits, or depositions in writing to support the application. The application and supporting information, if required, must set forth the facts tending to establish the grounds of the application or probable cause that they exist. If the judge is satisfied that probable cause exists, he or she shall issue a search warrant signed by him or her with the judge’s name of office to any agent or other person duly authorized by the department to execute process, commanding the agent or person to search the place described in the warrant for the property specified. The search warrant shall be served only by the agent or person mentioned in it and by no other person except an aide of the agent or person when such agent or person is present and acting in its execution.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 11, ch. 91-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 313, ch. 96-406; s. 1093, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 458.343 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.343 - Subpoena of Certain Records.

458.343 Subpoena of certain records.—Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 456.057, the department may issue subpoenas duces tecum requiring the names and addresses of some or all of the patients of a physician against whom a complaint has been filed pursuant to s. 456.073.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; s. 300, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 48, ch. 98-166; s. 106, ch. 2000-160.
FL Stat § 458.3485 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.3485 - Medical Assistant.

458.3485 Medical assistant.—(1) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, “medical assistant” means a professional multiskilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures, and often performs managerial and supervisory functions. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professional characteristics.(2) DUTIES.—Under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician, a medical assistant may undertake the following duties:(a) Performing clinical procedures, to include:1. Performing aseptic procedures.2. Taking vital signs.3. Preparing patients for the physician’s care.4. Performing venipunctures and nonintravenous injections.5. Observing and reporting patients’ signs or symptoms.(b) Administering basic first aid.(c) Assisting with patient examinations or treatments.(d) Operating office medical equipment.(e) Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.(f) Administering medication as directed by the physician.(g) Performing basic laboratory procedures.(h) Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician.(i) Performing dialysis procedures, including home dialysis.(3) CERTIFICATION.—To obtain the designation of a certified medical assistant, the medical assistant must receive certification from a certification program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an entity approved by the board.History.—s. 7, ch. 84-543; s. 7, ch. 84-553; ss. 21, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 28, ch. 97-264; s. 113, ch. 2007-5; s. 1, ch. 2016-67; s. 4, ch. 2017-50.
FL Stat § 459.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 459 - Osteopathic Medicine|459.001 - Purpose.

459.001 Purpose.—The Legislature recognizes that the practice of osteopathic medicine is potentially dangerous to the public if conducted by unsafe and incompetent practitioners. The Legislature finds further that it is difficult for the public to make an informed choice when selecting an osteopathic physician and that the consequences of a wrong decision could seriously harm the public health and safety. The primary legislative purpose in enacting this chapter is to ensure that every osteopathic physician practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe and effective practice. It is the legislative intent that osteopathic physicians who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-230; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 27, 29, ch. 86-290; s. 4, ch. 91-429.