Here's what you need to know about the State Medical Board of Ohio and a Dispatch investigation into its handling of sexual misconduct cases
Click on a statement to open a section.The board is a 12-person group appointed by the governor for five-year terms. Per state law, nine members are physicians, and three are non-physician members, representing the interests of consumers.The board issues state medical licenses and oversees the practice of medical professionals in various health disciplines including physicians, podiatrists, physician assistants, dietitians, massage therapists and other groups.
A review of 42 years of medical board disciplinary action revealed hundreds of doctors were cited for sexual misconduct involving hundreds of patients. The misconduct ranged from serious crimes such as rape and gross sexual imposition to inappropriate touching and romantic sexual relationships between doctors and patients, which violate the board's sexual misconduct rules.
Those figures don't include an untold number of cases that were never reported to the board or where it is unclear how thoroughly the allegations were investigated.The board's investigative process is complaint-driven. It investigates complaints involving a range of issues that among others includes sexual misconduct, improper prescribing, failing to keep records or following appropriate medical protocols.Ohio Gov.
Lawmakers also introduced Senate Bill 322, which would provide more transparency to the public and empower the board to take quicker action against doctors who are accused of sexual misconduct. The legislation had not moved out of committee by the conclusion of the 134th General Assembly, effectively killing the bill, though state leaders said they plan to try again.The medical board staff reviews all complaints.
If the investigation determines that disciplinary action is appropriate, including revoking or suspending a doctor's license, the board could issue a citation and order. Licensees are entitled to request a hearing if they choose.How do you file a sexual misconduct complaint?, or by calling the board's confidential complaint hotline at 1-833-333-7626.
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