Contents

• 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

• 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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