If a licensee is found guilty of malpractice, what is one potential outcome?

When a licensee is found guilty of malpractice, one of the immediate and serious consequences is the revocation of their ability to practice. This measure protects the public from professionals who have demonstrated a failure to uphold the standards of care, ethics, or regulations required in their field. Revocation effectively removes the licensee's legal right to operate and perform their professional duties, ensuring that clients and patients are not at risk of further malpractice.

While other outcomes, such as increased mandatory continuing education or a warning, can be possible in less severe cases or first-time offenses, they do not carry the same weight as a license revocation. Revocation is seen as a necessary action to maintain the integrity of the profession and safeguard public health and safety. Consequently, this outcome serves as a deterrent for future malpractice and upholds the standards of the practice.