Contents
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CODE
- I. General Responsibilities
- II. Responsibilities to the Physicians and Other Licensed Healthcare Prescribers
- III. Responsibilities to the Patient
- IV. Responsibilities to Colleagues and the Profession
- V. Application of the Code
- VI. Patient Care by Other Healthcare Professionals
- VII. Credential
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RULES
- I. Responsibility and Objectives of the Professional Ethics Committee
- II. Nature of Authority
- III. ABC Credential Holders Convicted or Charged with a Felony or Disciplined by Other Entities, Organizations or Agencies
- IV. Disciplinary Procedures — Initial Consideration
- V. Disciplinary Procedures — Initial Action
- VI. Disciplinary Procedures — Disposition of Complaint
- VII. Board Decisions
- VIII. Close of Case
- IX. Request for Reinstatement of Credential
- X. Governing Law/Venue
- Supplements
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The Code of Professional Responsibility and Rules & Procedures
June 2023
VI. Patient Care by Other Healthcare Professionals
C6.1 — Concern about Care by Other Healthcare Professionals
The ABC Credential Holder shall exercise appropriate respect for other healthcare professionals. Concerns regarding patient care provided by other such professionals should be addressed directly to those professionals rather than to the patient. In the event that such concerns rise to the level of possible criminal violation, incompetence or malpractice, then the ABC Credential Holder must immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement, credentialing or licensure authority and if necessary, the patient or legal guardian.
