Research your state's statutes which regulate health care professionals, comprising licensure, credentialing, certification and registration requirements. Additionally, research areas of potential criminal liability relating to such procedures, and also professional misconduct.
Write down a 1,400 to 1,750 word paper which summarizes your findings in relation to one type of health care professional, like a physician, nurse, pharmacist or nurse practitioner. Comprise the given components:
a) Identify the civil complaint method for patients or consumers to use in the event of suspected professional misconduct or incompetence.
b) Describe the role of the respective regulatory agencies in investigating allegations and finding out and applying any suitable disciplinary action.
c) Identify potential criminal liabilities for the health care professional which are associated to abuses perpetrated in practices comprising these procedures, and also professional misconduct.
d) Explain appropriate risk management strategies and quality assurance programs to decrease the risk of liability and negligence.
e) Describe the process to follow in the event which criminal charges were filed for the described criminal behavior.
Format your paper consistent with the APA guidelines.