Physicians along with their job responsibilities are also under constant pressure of facing the consequences in case of any allegations directed at them by the patients, colleagues or negative review of the authorities that lead to a medical board investigation. The reasons for the allegations can be anything right from medical records or documentation keeping violations, non-therapeutic prescribing, substance abuse, criminal conduct, breaches in offering standard care for the patients etc. When any such complaints are raised against a physician it is imperative for the medical board to investigate the matter and take appropriate disciplinary actions that may result in revocation of the physician’s license.
 

 
At such times it is very important that a physician, contact the medical board attorney who has vast experience in dealing with such legal matters that can offer their assistance to help reduce the consequences of the issue and keep your license from threat. The medical board lawyer can assist the you with regards to applications, complaints, investigations, self-reports or substance abuse and diversion programs based on the allegations made and prepare a defense strategy to face the consequences. If you have received a notice from the medical board the medical board attorney helps to respond in an appropriate manner to see if the complaint can be dismissed in the first step itself. However, if the complaint is not dismissed, it is possible to narrow down the issues for further investigation and that shall be legally tackled by the medical board attorney. 
 

 
The physician is also required to respond to the complaint of the medical board and it is the medical board attorney that shall help you in drafting a professional response, taking into consideration the allegations and you’re self-report for a well-written response that can prove your innocence in the case. Similarly, in case you are alleged with any criminal charges most of the state medical boards require the physician to report the criminal charges within 10 days of time while some require only criminal convictions to be reported. So it is better to find out the board which holds good in your case for self-reporting. If you are into any substance abuse the attorney also suggests taking initiative to join a rehabilitation program that shall be looked upon as a positive note while reviewing your application to restore the license.
 
The medical board lawyer also helps the physician in preparing for the board interview where you can present the circumstances behind the self-report or complaint. You are also given guidance on meeting the board with answers rehearsed to the likely questions from the board to present yourself much better to address the main points of your defense.