What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:25:37 GMT

The Complaint Unit has the responsibility of reviewing all complaints that are filed. Then, the complaint is forwarded to the appropriate Board within the Department of Health. At that point a determination is made about whether the complaint is within the proper jurisdiction and should be opened and investigated. If a decision is made to go forward with the investigation then the licensee is notified and his or her response to the allegations is requested. Other materials, such as medical records, may also be considered during the investigation. After the investigation, the Board will issue its findings to both the complainant and the licensee and issue sanctions, if appropriate, against the licensee.

What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Rhode Island?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:24:46 GMT

Rhode Island does not place monetary limits on the amount of economic and non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. However, Rhode Island does have a collateral source rule which requires juries to reduce damage awards by the amount equal to the difference between total benefits received and the total amount paid to secure benefits by the plaintiff. That means that the damages that must be paid by the defendants must be reduced by the amount the plaintiff has received from other sources such as the worker’s compensation fund or a disability insurance policy.

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What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline?

What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Rhode Island?