Texas Medical Board Being Sued

The Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS) is suing the Texas Medical Board and alleges that the Texas Medical Board engages in the manipulation of anonymous complaints, has conflicts of interest, violates the due process of physicians, engages in breaches of privacy, and engages in retaliation against those who speak out. See the attached complaint. Download tmb-12-20-2007.pdf

Do you think healthcare licensing boards, including Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing Boards, need a major overhaul? If so, what changes would you recommend?

Do you think national and state nursing professional associations will respond to the lawsuit filed by the AAPS against the Texas Medical Board? Do you think national or state nursing associations should file law suits against state nursing boards on behalf of nurses? In your opinion when should a nursing professional association sue a state board of nursing? What's your opinion?