Administrative Warnings
ABSTRACT The Administrative Warning is a process utilized extensively in New York State, pursuant to PHL §230, for the resolution of cases where there is substandard medical practice of a minor or technical nature that does not rise to the level of misconduct under the law. These warnings have been effective in alerting and educating practitioners without being public or disciplinary in nature. The New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct has recognized the value of administrative warnings and increasingly recommends them as a vehicle for informing physicians and physician assistants of practice problems. The recidivism rate appears to be low for those who have been given warnings.