Confidentiality

• Your report is considered part of the Board’s confidential investigative file and will not be released to the public.

• If your review determines there is no deviation from the standard of care and the case is dismissed, your report will not be shared with the physician in question.

• If deviations are found regarding the Standard of Care, the physician will be provided with a copy of your report that reveals your identity, and is given the opportunity to respond to the findings. If the physician submits a response, you may be asked to provide a reply to the physician’s response. (See Payment Page).The physician is obligated by law to keep the complete investigative record confidential and not share any part of it, including your report, with coworkers, employers, malpractice insurance carriers, colleagues, or any other party. The documents are provided to give the physician an opportunity to prepare for Board meetings.