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§ 16-320. Examination by health care provider

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth Occupations

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 16. Podiatrists (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Licensing (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 16-320
§ 16-320. Examination by health care provider
Currentness
In general
(a) While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person.
Consent to examination
(b) In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice podiatry in the State, the licensee is deemed to have:
(1) Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and
(2) Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or report of a health care provider who examines the licensee.
Refusal to submit to examination
(c) The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee's inability to practice podiatry competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.
Cost
(d) The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1999, c. 114, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 16-320, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 16-320
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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