Three more states require photo ID proof of medical credentials

Maryland, Nevada, and Texas have joined the roster of states that require healthcare professionals in certain settings to wear a photo ID badge displaying their name and credentials. This makes it easier for patients to identify who on their medical teams are licensed MDs and DOs and who are allied health professionals, amednews.com reported earlier this month.

Under Texas’ new law, healthcare professionals who have direct patient care at a hospital must wear a photo ID badge with their first or last name, title, and hospital department. If applicable, the badge must also include the person’s status as a student, intern, trainee or resident. Maryland’s measure requires licensed practitioners in medical offices and ambulatory care and urgent care facilities to wear badges displaying their name and license. Nevada’s legislation also addresses physician concerns including when a physician may tell patients he or she is board-certified and how health professionals must identify themselves in advertisements.

Source: American Medical News