TEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

DISTRICT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2003

9:00 A.M.

333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225, Austin, Texas

9:00 a.m. 1. Call to order.  (Dr. Anderson)
  2. Presentation and discussion regarding analysis of drug screening results by Medical Review Officers.  Presenter:  Janet Tornelli-Mitchell, M.D.
10:00 a.m. 3. Presentations and discussion regarding evaluation of the disciplinary process.  Presenters:  Cynthia Playfair, M.D. and David Rudd, Ph.D.
noon 4. Presentation and discussion regarding addiction.  Presenter:  William Loving, M.D.
  5. Report regarding legislative issues.  (Dr. Patrick, Mr. Walker, Ms. Shackelford)
  6.    Discussion regarding the disciplinary process.
  7.   Adjourn.
     

Executive session reasons:

1Consultation with counsel concerning licensure and/or possible disciplinary action:

            I move to go into executive session for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation, deliberations concerning licensure applications, and/or possible disciplinary action under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, '551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, ''152.009, 160.006, and 164.007; and Attorney General’s Opinion No. H-484.

2Consultation with counsel concerning pending/contemplated litigation or settlement offer:

            I move to go into executive session for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, '551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, ''152.009, 160.006, and 164.007; and Attorney General’s Opinion No. H-484.

3Consultation with counsel concerning pending or contemplated litigation relative to rehabilitation orders:

            I move to go into executive session for consideration of possible rehabilitation orders under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, '551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, ''152.009, 160.006, 164.007, and 164.203; and Attorney General’s Opinion No. H-484.

4Consultation with counsel concerning legal matters – attorney-client communication:

            I move to go into executive session for private consultation and advice of counsel with respect to legal matters under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, '551.071.

5Personnel/Public officers:

            I move to go into executive session to discuss matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints or charges against such officer or employee under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Government Code, '551.074.

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