Idaho Code 54-1832 – Grounds for Restriction, Suspension, or Revocation of License
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The license of any physician or physician assistant to practice medicine in this state shall be subject to restriction, suspension, or revocation, as hereinafter provided, in case of inability of the licensee to practice medicine with reasonable skill or safety to patients by reason of one (1) or more of the following:
(1) Mental illness;
Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-1832
- Physician: means any person who holds a license to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or osteopathic medicine, provided that others authorized by law to practice any of the healing arts shall not be considered physicians for the purposes of this chapter. See Idaho Code 54-1803
- Physician assistant: means any person who is a graduate of an acceptable physician assistant training program, who is qualified by specialized education, training, and experience, and who has been licensed by the board to render patient services. See Idaho Code 54-1803
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(2) Physical illness, including but not limited to, deterioration through the aging process, or loss of motor skill; or
(3) Excessive use or abuse of drugs, including alcohol.