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
January 2020
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 these Rules with the applicable court in the jurisdiction in which ABC’s headquarters are located.
