Texas Podiatry Jurisprudence Exam |
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What is anonymous complaints?
- Correct Answer - a complaint that lacks sufficient information to identify
the source of the name of the person who filed the complaint
define insurance agent
- Correct Answer - person licensed under chapter 4504
Define insurer
- Correct Answer - means an insurance company of other entity
authorized to engage in the business of insurance
Define third-party administrator
- Correct Answer - a person required to have a certificate of authority
under chapter 4151 insurance code
Can the department accept any anonymous complaints? - Correct
Answer - No
Define expert witness - Correct Answer - a podiatrist or other qualified
individual with whom the department contracts to assist the department
with reviewing, investigating, or prosecuting complaints filed under the
chapter
,When are confidentiality wavers waved for the peer review committee? -
Correct Answer - during a peer review committee, a person reviewing
the material is on a peer review committee, or if a civil action is filed as a
result of participating in peer review
Except for an action involving fraud, conspiracy, or malice, a podiatric
peer review committee is immune from liability and may not be subject to
a suit for damages for any act arising from the performance of the
committee's duties in: - Correct Answer - 1) investigating a disagreement
or complaints
2) holding a hearing to determine facts
3) making an evaluation, recommendation, decision, or award involving
- podiatrist who is a member of the Podiatric medical society or
association
- another podiatrist, Podiatric patient, or third party who requests the
services of the committee
When can claims be asked for defense costs? - Correct Answer -
counterclaim can be made in subsequent suit to recover defense costs,
including court costs, attorney's fees, and damages IF the original claim
is determined to be frivolous or to have been brought in bad faith
Who has the power to revoke or suspend a license? - Correct Answer -
the commission or executive director
Where can an appeal be made by a person who has had their license
revoked or suspended for a drug-related felony? - Correct Answer -
travis county district
,When can a license be suspended for a drug-related felony? - Correct
Answer - after conviction of felony
How soon after a license has been revoked can a practitioner apply for
reissuing? - Correct Answer - 1 year after initial revocation date
How much refund can the executive director order for a penalty? -
Correct Answer - the amount paid by the patient, cannot exceed that
amount to damages
When can the department, under reasonable business hours, enter a
business premises? - Correct Answer - 1) to investigate a complaint filed
with the department
2) determine the compliance with an order of the commission or
executive director issued
How much is the cost of a civil penalty for each day of violation? -
Correct Answer - Min $50 max $500
What is the punishment for general criminal penalty for practicing without
a license? - Correct Answer - 1) min $50 and max $500
2) confinement in county jail for NOT less than 30 days and NOT MORE
than 6 months
3) both fine and confinement
What is the criminal penalty for amputation of a foot? - Correct Answer -
1) a fine not less than $100 or more than $500
, 2) confinement for not less than 30 days and not more than 6 months
3) both fine and confinement
Define podiatry - Correct Answer - the treatment of or offer to treat any
disease, disorder, physical injury, deformity, or ailment of the human foot
by any system or method
Claims that are not required to be reported under the 202 chapter
include, but are not limited to, the following: - Correct Answer - 1) civil
violations
2) product liability claims
3) antitrust alligations
4) allegations regarding improper peer review activities
5) business disputes
6) allegations of liability of injuries occurring on Podiatric physician's
property, but not involving breach of duty in the podiatric physician-
patient relationship (CAP DAI)
Moral Turpitude - Correct Answer - Simple misdemeanors with MORAL
TURPITUDE (e.g. driving under the influence and have possession of
illegal drugs) must be reported within 30 daysNOTE: Name or address
changes must be reported within 30 days
Study Questions and Answers Rated
A+ | Latest 2025/2026 Guide
What is anonymous complaints?
- Correct Answer - a complaint that lacks sufficient information to identify
the source of the name of the person who filed the complaint
define insurance agent
- Correct Answer - person licensed under chapter 4504
Define insurer
- Correct Answer - means an insurance company of other entity
authorized to engage in the business of insurance
Define third-party administrator
- Correct Answer - a person required to have a certificate of authority
under chapter 4151 insurance code
Can the department accept any anonymous complaints? - Correct
Answer - No
Define expert witness - Correct Answer - a podiatrist or other qualified
individual with whom the department contracts to assist the department
with reviewing, investigating, or prosecuting complaints filed under the
chapter
,When are confidentiality wavers waved for the peer review committee? -
Correct Answer - during a peer review committee, a person reviewing
the material is on a peer review committee, or if a civil action is filed as a
result of participating in peer review
Except for an action involving fraud, conspiracy, or malice, a podiatric
peer review committee is immune from liability and may not be subject to
a suit for damages for any act arising from the performance of the
committee's duties in: - Correct Answer - 1) investigating a disagreement
or complaints
2) holding a hearing to determine facts
3) making an evaluation, recommendation, decision, or award involving
- podiatrist who is a member of the Podiatric medical society or
association
- another podiatrist, Podiatric patient, or third party who requests the
services of the committee
When can claims be asked for defense costs? - Correct Answer -
counterclaim can be made in subsequent suit to recover defense costs,
including court costs, attorney's fees, and damages IF the original claim
is determined to be frivolous or to have been brought in bad faith
Who has the power to revoke or suspend a license? - Correct Answer -
the commission or executive director
Where can an appeal be made by a person who has had their license
revoked or suspended for a drug-related felony? - Correct Answer -
travis county district
,When can a license be suspended for a drug-related felony? - Correct
Answer - after conviction of felony
How soon after a license has been revoked can a practitioner apply for
reissuing? - Correct Answer - 1 year after initial revocation date
How much refund can the executive director order for a penalty? -
Correct Answer - the amount paid by the patient, cannot exceed that
amount to damages
When can the department, under reasonable business hours, enter a
business premises? - Correct Answer - 1) to investigate a complaint filed
with the department
2) determine the compliance with an order of the commission or
executive director issued
How much is the cost of a civil penalty for each day of violation? -
Correct Answer - Min $50 max $500
What is the punishment for general criminal penalty for practicing without
a license? - Correct Answer - 1) min $50 and max $500
2) confinement in county jail for NOT less than 30 days and NOT MORE
than 6 months
3) both fine and confinement
What is the criminal penalty for amputation of a foot? - Correct Answer -
1) a fine not less than $100 or more than $500
, 2) confinement for not less than 30 days and not more than 6 months
3) both fine and confinement
Define podiatry - Correct Answer - the treatment of or offer to treat any
disease, disorder, physical injury, deformity, or ailment of the human foot
by any system or method
Claims that are not required to be reported under the 202 chapter
include, but are not limited to, the following: - Correct Answer - 1) civil
violations
2) product liability claims
3) antitrust alligations
4) allegations regarding improper peer review activities
5) business disputes
6) allegations of liability of injuries occurring on Podiatric physician's
property, but not involving breach of duty in the podiatric physician-
patient relationship (CAP DAI)
Moral Turpitude - Correct Answer - Simple misdemeanors with MORAL
TURPITUDE (e.g. driving under the influence and have possession of
illegal drugs) must be reported within 30 daysNOTE: Name or address
changes must be reported within 30 days
