What can a practitioner in Idaho be disciplined for?

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Every other rule we have verified under disciplinary landscape, each linked to its primary source.

• Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, it shall constitute a felony for any person to practice medicine in this state without a license and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a period not to exceed five (5) years, or shall be fined no more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or shall be punished by both such fine and imprisonment.

  Idaho Code §54-1804(3) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• When a person has been the recipient of services constituting the unlawful practice of medicine, whether or not he knew the rendition of the services was unlawful, proof of the rendition of such unlawful services by the recipient or his personal representative in an action against the provider of such services for damages allegedly caused by the services constitutes prima facie evidence of negligence shifting the burden of proof to such provider of unlawful services. The following damages in addition to any other remedies provided by law may be recovered in such an action: the amount of any fees paid for the unlawful services; and reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

  Idaho Code §54-1804(5) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Except as provided in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section, it is unlawful for any person to assume or use the title or designation "medical doctor," "medical physician," "osteopathic doctor," "osteopathic physician," "physician assistant," "M.D.," "D.O.," or "P.A.," or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device to indicate to the public that such person is licensed to practice medicine pursuant to this chapter unless such person is so licensed and, upon conviction thereof, such person shall be imprisoned not to exceed one (1) year, or shall be fined no more than three thousand dollars ($3,000), or shall be punished by both fine and imprisonment.

  Idaho Code §54-1804(4) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• The board may refer all violations of this section made known to it to appropriate prosecuting attorneys. The board may render assistance to a prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of a case pursuant to this section.

  Idaho Code §54-1804(6) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Every person licensed to practice medicine, or registered as an intern or resident in this state is subject to discipline by the board pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant thereto upon being convicted of a felony, pleading guilty to a felony, or the finding of guilt by a jury or court of commission of a felony.

  Idaho Code §54-1814(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Prescribing or furnishing narcotic, hypnotic, hallucinogenic, stimulating or dangerous drugs for other than treatment of any disease, injury or medical condition is a ground for medical discipline.

  Idaho Code §54-1814(12) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Failing to safeguard the confidentiality of medical records or other medical information pertaining to identifiable patients, except as required or authorized by law, is a ground for medical discipline.

  Idaho Code §54-1814(13) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Abandoning a patient is a ground for medical discipline.

  Idaho Code §54-1814(15) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• Under the circumstances described and subject in each case to limitations stated, certain persons, though not holding a license to practice medicine in this state, may engage in activities included in the practice of medicine.

  Idaho Code §54-1804(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• ⛔ THE POWER TO CLOSE A BUSINESS IN IDAHO IS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, NOT THE BOARD OF MEDICINE’S. Where the attorney general has reason to believe a person is using a method, act or practice the Act declares unlawful, the action may be brought “To enjoin any method, act or practice that violates the provisions of this chapter by issuance of a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction”, and “The said courts are authorized to issue temporary restraining orders or preliminary or permanent injunctions to restrain and prevent violations of the provisions of this chapter, and such injunctions shall be issued without bond.” This is the Consumer Protection Act route; it is not a licensure closure, and what it reaches is a violation of THAT chapter.

  Idaho Code §48-606(1)(b), (2) (Attorney General — injunctive relief) · verified Sep 8, 2026

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