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
X. Governing Law/Venue
R10.1 — Governing Law
The ABC Credential Holder, the Complainant, and ABC agree that the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall govern these Rules.
R10.2 — Venue
The ABC Credential Holder, the Complainant, and ABC agree to file and pursue all claims and suits regarding the Code and/or the Rules with a court in of competent jurisdiction in which ABC’s headquarters are located.
