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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1g) In this section:
(a) “Unprofessional conduct” includes a determination made by a physician assistant under ch. 154 or 155 if the physician assistant does not have sufficient education, training, and experience to make the determination.
(b) “Unprofessional conduct” does not include any of the following:
1. Providing expedited partner therapy as described in s. 448.9725.
2. Prescribing or delivering an opioid antagonist in accordance with s. 448.9727(2).
(1r) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03(1), the board may conduct investigations and hearings to determine whether a person has violated this subchapter or a rule promulgated under this subchapter.
(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03(1), if a person who applies for or holds a license or compact privilege issued under s. 448.974 does any of the following, the board may reprimand the person or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke the person's license or compact privilege:
(a) Makes a material misstatement in an application for a license or compact privilege or an application for renewal of a license or compact privilege under s. 448.974.
(b) Violates any law of this state or federal law that substantially relates to the practice of a physician assistant, violates this subchapter, or violates a rule promulgated under this subchapter.
(c) Advertises, practices, or attempts to practice under another person's name.
(d) Engages in unprofessional conduct.
(e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, is arrested for or convicted of a felony.
(f) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practices as a physician assistant while his or her ability is impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
(g) Engages in fraud or deceit in obtaining or using his or her license or compact privilege.
(h) Is adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.
(i) Demonstrates gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in practice.
(j) Knowingly, recklessly, or negligently divulges a privileged communication or other confidential patient health care information except as required or permitted by state or federal law.
(k) Fails to cooperate with the board, or fails to timely respond to a request for information by the board, in connection with an investigation under this section.
(L) Prescribes, sells, administers, distributes, orders, or provides a controlled substance for a purpose other than a medical purpose.
(m) Demonstrates a lack of physical or mental ability to safely practice as a physician assistant.
(n) Engages in any practice that is outside the scope of his or her experience, education, or training.
(o) Is disciplined or has been disciplined by another state or jurisdiction based upon acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct prohibited under pars. (a) to (n).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Regulation and Licensing (Ch. 440 to 480) § 448.978. Professional discipline - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/regulation-and-licensing-ch-440-to-480/wi-st-448-978/
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