Violations and Medical Board Defense

The Texas Medical Board requires medical professionals to use the electronic system in matters relating to death certificates. Section 193.9 of the Texas Medical Board Rules outlines the regulations pertaining to the filing and completion of death certificates. Medical professionals must register with the Texas Department of Health services to file the certificate electronically. If you are ever called upon to sign a death certificate, you cannot wait until a death has occurred in order to do so. If you did not timely register for electronic filing, the Texas Medical Board may take action based upon the violation. Some important things to remember:

• You must complete the medical certification not later than five days after receiving the death certificate.

• Death certificates must be filed within ten days of the death.

• It takes at least ten days for the DSHS to process new enrollments for the electronic system.

Nationwide Legal Assistance

Violations of not filing electronically can result in hearings and disciplinary actions from the Texas Medical Board. In addition, regardless of the state in which you practice, missteps, errors or other violations concerning pronouncements of death and the filing and signing of death certificates can result in administrative action. If you are facing any legal or administrative action in Texas or anywhere throughout the country, the Tew Law Firm is prepared to provide medical board defense for your case.

With extensive experience in the medical and legal fields and a strong familiarity with medical board proceedings, I have the skills and abilities to effectively prepare for your case. If you would like to schedule a free case consultation or discuss the particularities of your case, contact the Tew Law Firm today.