Hospital privileges are important for patient care and vital to a physician’s practice and reputation. A loss of these privileges can be devastating for a licensed health professional and can impact his or her career. If a hospital wants to suspend a physician’s privileges, it must follow certain guidelines set in Illinois law. These guidelines include certain rights that every health professional is entitled to when faced with the loss of hospital privileges.
This article will discuss when hospitals can suspend a member’s privileges and the member’s rights when facing a suspension. For more details or questions regarding your specific case, consult an experienced Illinois professional license defense attorney.
Why Do Hospitals Suspend Privileges?
Hospitals may decide to suspend a physician's privileges for a variety of reasons. The most common ones include: