Which boards are involved in hearing complaints and appeals against a pharmacist clinician?

The involvement of both the Board of Pharmacy and the supervising physician's respective board in hearing complaints and appeals against a pharmacist clinician reflects the collaborative nature of healthcare regulation in New Mexico. In this context, pharmacist clinicians, who are primarily pharmacists with additional certification to provide patient care, operate under the oversight of a supervising physician and within the regulatory frameworks established by both boards.

The dual-layer of governance ensures a more comprehensive review of complaints. The Board of Pharmacy has the authority to address issues specific to pharmacy practices, including those related to the conduct and competency of pharmacists. Simultaneously, the supervising physician's board brings insight regarding the medical aspects of the pharmacist clinician's activities, ensuring that both pharmacy and medical standards are considered in any allegations or appeals.

This collaboration strengthens the accountability of pharmacist clinicians and protects patient safety by maintaining a balance between pharmacy and medical oversight. It recognizes that complaints may pertain to both the pharmacological services provided and the integrative medical context in which a pharmacist clinician operates.