By Bruce M. Cohn
The professional discipline of physicians and physician assistants follows a different path than the other professions regulated by the New York State Education Department. In 1991, the Board for Professional Medical Conduct (“the Board”) and its Office of Professional Medical Conduct in the NYS Department of Health assumed responsibility. The process is contained in NY Public Health Law § 230. It should be noted that this is specifc to physicians and physician assistants. Other health professionals come under the jurisdiction of the Offce for Professional Discipline in the Department of Education. Other licensed professionals are subject to oversight by the Education Department, Secretary of State or the court system. Read More