Examinations, Physical and Mental by Medical BoardThe State Medical Board of Ohio may limit, revoke or suspend a certificate or license as the result of any impairment of the health care practitioner’s ability to practice according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care. Impairment is defined as: the habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances that impair the ability to practice; or mental or physical illness, including, but not limited to, physical deterioration that adversely affects cognitive, motor or perceptive skills. ORC § 4731.22 (B)(19), (26) The State Medical Board of Ohio may limit, revoke or suspend a certificate or license as the result of any impairment of the health care practitioner’s ability to practice according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care. Impairment is defined as: the habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances that impair the ability to practice; or mental or physical illness, including, but not limited to, physical deterioration that adversely affects cognitive, motor or perceptive skills.” Every health care practitioner granted a certificate or license by the State Medical Board “…accepts the privilege of practicing in Ohio subject to supervision by the Board. By filing a registration or application for licensure or by holding a license or certificate…an individual shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to submit to a mental or physical examination when ordered to do so by the Board…and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of testimony or examination reports that constitute privileged communications.” ORC § 4731.22 (B) (26) **Editor’s Note: the State Medical Board has more detailed rules regarding impaired health care practitioners. Please refer to OAC § 4731-16-01 to 4731-16-15 for answers to specific questions. Examinations, Physical and Mental by Medical Board |
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