Texas Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers

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Texas Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

• How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/ne-

glect ANS 48 hours

• How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate-

ANS 5 days

• How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certifi-

cate?ANS 10 days

• How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most

communicable diseases?ANS 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)

• How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical

records? ANS 15 days

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• How many people compose the Texas Medical Board?

ANS 19 ( 12 physicians, 9 MD, 3 DO) 7 are laypersons for 6 year terms

• The Texas Medical Board is responsible for

ANS Issuing licenses and all the of the disciplinary actions associated with taking them away

• What is the Texas Medical Practice Act?

ANS Everything doctors must adhere to hen practicing medicine in Texas. And all laws only apply to Texas licensed physicians while practicing in Texas, or outsiders providing telemedicine services to patients in Texas

• What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act

ANS Podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, or medical students. Non- compensated emergency care is also exempt (covered by the Good Samaritan Law)

• What is the license criteria?

ANS Complete college (60 credits), have an MD or DO, Pass the USMLE steps 1-3 (within the past 7 yrs) and the JP exam, complete your intern year

• Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a full Texas
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