Oklahoma § 59-642.2 - Reporting unprofessional conduct or inability to
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-642.2 — Reporting unprofessional conduct or inability to, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-642.2. Reporting unprofessional conduct or inability to
practice medicine — Liability.
A. Every person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine by
the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall report to the Board
information that the reporting person reasonably believes indicates
that a person licensed to practice medicine in this state is, or may
be, engaged in unprofessional conduct or may be unable to practice
medicine with reasonable skill or safety to patients.
B. An individual, institution, agency, or organization required
to report under this section who does so in good faith is not
subject to civil damages for reporting.
C. Upon receiving a complaint involving potential criminal
conduct, the Board shall promptly report the complaint to
appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Added by Laws 2025, c. 168, § 21, emerg. eff. May 12, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-642.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-642.2 cover?
Section 59-642.2 ("Reporting unprofessional conduct or inability to") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 59-642.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 59-642.2 apply to my situation?
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