Physician and Patient Safety Act mandates due process rights for physicians facing termination or restriction of professional activity or staff.

The Physician and Patient Safety Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue regulations ensuring due process rights for physicians. These regulations mandate a fair hearing and appellate review through appropriate medical staff mechanisms before any termination, restriction, or reduction of professional activity or staff privileges. The hearings and reviews must be confidential and not reportable unless there is an ongoing threat to patient safety.

Physician and Patient Safety Act mandates due process rights for physicians facing termination or restriction of professional activity or staff.

The Physician and Patient Safety Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue regulations ensuring due process rights for physicians. These regulations mandate a fair hearing and appellate review through appropriate medical staff mechanisms before any termination, restriction, or reduction of professional activity or staff privileges. The hearings and reviews must be confidential and not reportable unless there is an ongoing threat to patient safety.