What can a practitioner in Kentucky be disciplined for?
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Short answer
Dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public or any member of it — the medical board may deny, probate, suspend, or revoke a license on that ground.
The board may deny, probate, suspend or revoke a license where the licensee has engaged in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public or any member of the public.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.595(9) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related Kentucky rules
The board may deny, probate, suspend or revoke a license where the licensee has knowingly made or presented, or caused to be made or presented, any false, fraudulent, or forged statement, writing, certificate, diploma, or other thing, in connection with an application for a license or permit.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.595(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026
The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or permit, or may suspend or revoke a license or permit regarding proof of immoral conduct, unprofessional conduct, or a violation of the code of ethics.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §317A.140(1)(f) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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