title: Analysis of an incompetence case.
abstract: In recent months various Maryland health occupational boards have come under fire for their response to complaints against particular licensees. While this criticism may or may not be justified, the issue of how to proceed against incompetent licensees is a common problem nationwide. In Maryland's explosion of cases involving malpractice, far more licensees are disciplined for offenses relating to drugs or sex than for incompetence. An approach to make the boards more responsive to the problem of the incompetent licensee is presented.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Roth
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008004:Licensure; D008396:Maryland