Disciplinary action taken by any governmental authority, health care facility, and/or professional medical association must be reported within 30 days.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for government actions
• D. Only for actions taken by medical associations

Answer: (A)

Prompt reporting of disciplinary actions to the licensing board is required to protect the public and keep licensee records current. The rule applies to actions taken by any governmental authority, health care facility, or professional medical association, and those actions must be reported within 30 days. This quick reporting allows the board to promptly assess risk, notify the public if needed, and take appropriate steps to safeguard patient safety. The other options would limit the reporting obligation or deny it altogether, which contradicts the broad requirement that covers all three sources of action.