HB 2808
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: HHS DP 8-4-0-0
HB 2808: medical board; disciplinary action
Sponsor: Representative Heap, LD 10
House Engrossed
Overview
Prohibits the Arizona Medical Board (Board) from requiring or taking action against a
licensee that would cause the licensee to waive any fundamental right or liberty without a
showing of compelling interest and a showing that the waiver is required for furthering the
purpose of the Board.
History
The Board promotes the safe and professional practice of allopathic medicine and protects
public health and safety by means including: 1) regulating and licensing Doctors of Medicine
in Arizona; 2) conducting investigations of complaints; and 3) providing information on
licensees to the public. The Board consists of 12 members, appointed by the Governor to five-
year terms. Eight members must be actively practicing medicine and four members are
appointed to represent the public. One of the four public members must be a licensed nurse
with five years of experience (Board).
The Board on its own motion may investigate any evidence that appears to show that a Doctor
of Medicine is or may be medically incompetent, is or may be guilty of unprofessional conduct
or is or may be mentally or physically unable safely to engage in the practice of
medicine. Upon written request of a complainant, the Board must review a complaint that
has been administratively closed by the executive director and take any action it deems
appropriate (A.R.S. § 32-1451).
Provisions
1. Prohibits the Board from requiring or taking action against a licensee that would cause
the licensee to waive any fundamental legal right or liberty without a showing of
compelling interest and by a showing that the waiver is required to further the Board's
purpose in protecting the public health and safety. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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