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State Medical Boards

Meaning

State Medical Boards are governmental agencies established by the legislature of each state in the United States, responsible for regulating the practice of medicine within their jurisdiction. Their primary function is to protect the public by licensing physicians, investigating complaints, disciplining practitioners who violate the Medical Practice Act, and establishing standards for medical education and ethical conduct. In the context of hormonal health, these boards ensure that clinical treatments, including hormone therapy, adhere to established professional and legal standards of care.