IN THE MATTER OF BEFORE THE DONALD R. TAYLOR, M.D. MARYLAND STATE BOARD Respondent OF PHYSICIANS License Number: D33071 Case Numbers: 2014-0609 7714-0077 ORDER TERMINATING SUSPENSION AND IMPOSING PROBATION On April 28, 2014, the Maryland Board of Physicians (the ?Board?) and Donald R. Taylor, MD. entered into a public Consent Order in which Dr. Taylor?s license to practice medicine was inde?nitely suspended to remain in effect until Dr. Taylor satis?ed the terms and conditions of the Georgia Composite Medical Board?s (the ?Georgia Board?) Order of January 9, 2014. The Board?s action was taken pursuant to section 14? 404(a)(21) of the Health Occupations Article, which authorizes the Board to discipline a licensee if the licensee is disciplined by another licensing or disciplinary authority for an act that would be grounds under section 14-404 of the Health Occupations Article. On April 4, 2014, the Georgia Board lifted the suspension of Dr. Taylor?s license and placed his license on probation for ?ve years, subject to terms and conditions. Thus, it is hereby ORDERED that the inde?nite suspension imposed by the Consent Order, entered into by the Maryland Board and Dr. Taylor, dated April 28, 2014, is hereby and it is further ORDERED that Dr. Taylor is placed on probation to remain in effect until Dr. Taylor has satisfied the terms and conditions of the Georgia Board?s order of April 14, 2014, at which time Dr. Taylor shall notify the Maryland Board of the termination of the Georgia Board?s order; and it is further ORDERED that as a condition of probation Dr. Taylor shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Georgia Board?s order of April 14, 2014; and it is further ORDERED that if Dr. Taylor fails to comply with any of the terms of this Order Terminating Suspension and Imposing Probation, that failure will constitute a Violation of this Order, and after notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Board or Board Panel may issue any sanction authorized under the Maryland Medical Practice Act, including reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, and/or a ?ne; and it is further ORDERED that this ORDER is a PUBLIC DOCUMENT pursuant to the Public Information Act 4-101 4?601 of the General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. ?if/Z/E' Date Christine A. Farrelly} L?tive Direct Maryland State Board 0 ysicians IN THE MATTER OF BEFORE THE MARYLAND DONALD TAYLOR, M.D. STATE BOARD OF Respondent PHYSICIANS License Number: D33071 Case Number: 2014-0609 CONSENT ORDER BACKGROUND The Maryland Board of Physicians (the ?Maryland Board?) received information that Donald Taylor, M.D., (the ?Respondent?_ License Number D3307l, was disciplined by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (the ?Georgia Board?). By Consent Order dated January 9, 2014, the Georgia Board inde?nitely suspended the Respondent?s medical license. Based on the above referenced Georgia Board sanction, the Maryland Board has grounds to charge the Respondent with violating the following provisions of the Maryland Medical Practice Act (the under H. 0. Subject to the hearing provisions of 14?405 of this subtitle, the Board, on the af?rmative vote of a majority of the quorum, may reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license if the licensee: (21) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country or disciplined by any branch of the United States uniformed services or the Veteran?s Administration for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section, The Maryland Board has determined that the acts for which the Respondent was disciplined in Georgia would be grounds for disciplinary action under H.O. The grounds for disciplinary action under H.O. are as follows: (3) Is guilty of: Immoral conduct in the practice of medicine Based on the action taken by the Georgia Board, the Respondent agrees to enter into this Consent Order with the Maryland Board of Physicians, consisting of Procedural Background, Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of reciprocal action. 1. FINDINGS OF FACT The Board ?nds the following: 1. The Respondent was initially licensed to practice in the State of Maryland on or about November 27, 1985 and his license has been on inactive status since September 30, 1993.1 2. The Respondent?s primary area of practice is Anesthesiology. 3. In its Public Consent Order dated January 9, 2013, the Georgia Board found that the Respondent had engaged in a sexual relationship with a female patient. 4. The Georgia Board further required the Respondent to obtain a mental/physical examination at a Board approved facility which indicated that the Respondent is not fit to practice medicine due to his professional sexual misconduct. 5. As a result, the Georgia Board indefinitely suspended the Respondent?s license subject to certain terms and conditions. A copy of the Georgia Board Order is attached hereto. Pursuant to COMAR 10.32.01.05 E, the inactive status of a license does not deprive the Board of its authority to institute or continue a disciplinary proceeding against a licensee. 11. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact, the Maryland Board concludes as a matter of law that the disciplinary action taken by the Georgia Board against the Respondent was for an act or acts that would be grounds for disciplinary action under Health Occ. 14-404(a) (21), with an underlying ground (3) had this offense been committed in this State. 111. ORDER Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is hereby: ORDERED that the Respondent?s license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland be and is hereby INDEFINITELY and be it further ORDERED that the Respondent?s license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland be and is hereby subject to the following terms and conditions: a. The ReSpondent shall remain in compliance with the terms and conditions of the January 9, 2014 Georgia Board Order; b. The Maryland Order shall remain in effect until the Respondent has satis?ed the terms and conditions of the Georgia Board?s Order of January 9, 2014, at which time the Respondent shall notify the Maryland Board of the termination of the Georgia Board?s Order; 0. If the Respondent fails to comply with any of the terms of this Consent Order, that failure may constitute a Violation of the Order and after any required notice and hearing, the Maryland Board may issue any sanction authorized under the Maryland Medical Practice Act up to and including revocation and a ?ne; and be it further ORDERED that this CONSENT ORDER is a PUBLIC DOCUMENT pursuant to Md. State Gov?t Code Ann. 10-611 e_t (2009 Repl. vol.). Wag/M Date7 Christine A. Fardfellyi Acting Executive Dire CONSENT I, Donald Taylor, M.D., acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to consult with counsel before signing this document. By this Consent, I admit to the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and I agree and accept to be bound by this Consent Order and its conditions and restrictions. I waive any rights I may have had to contest the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. I acknowledge the validity of this Consent Order as if entered into after the conclusion of a formal evidentiary hearing in which I would have had the right to counsel, to confront witnesses, to give testimony, to call witnesses on my behalf, and to all other substantive and procedural protections as provided by law. I acknowledge the legal authority and the jurisdiction of the Board to initiate these proceedings and to issue and enforce this Consent Order. I also af?rm that I am waiving my right to appeal any adverse ruling of the Board that might have followed any such hearing. I sign this Consent Order after having had an opportunity to consult with counsel, without reservation, and I fully understand and comprehend the language, meaning and terms of this Consent Order. I voluntarily sign this Consent Order, and understand its meaning and effect. Wino/x a 0/9/ mg? Date Donald Taylor, MD. Respondent ,5 STATE OF @6005 r4; OF Co '5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day of 2014, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public for the State and City/County aforesaid, personally appeared Donald Taylor, M.D., and made oath in due form of law that the execution of the foregoing Consent Agreement was his voluntary act and deed. AS WITNES SETH my hand and my notarial seal No?ry Public MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: BEFORE THE GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD STATE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA MEDICAL BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: APR 04 2014 DONALD R. TAYLOR, M.D., License No. 31842, Respondent. . PUBLIC CONSENT ORDER LIF TING SUSPENSION . By agreement ol?the Georgia Composite Medical Board ("Board") and DONALD R. TAYLOR. MD. ("Respondent") the following disposition of this matter is entered pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A.. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia, and was so licensed at all times relevant to the matters asserted herein. 2. From November 2000 to in or about 2008, the Board monitored Respondent?s compliance with a treatment and maintenance program for professional sexual boundary issues. Board monitoring was terminated in 2008. DJ . On or about November 8? 20l 3. based on the Boards receipt of information that Respondent engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient, Respondent voluntarily agreed not to practice medicine without Board permission and was required to obtain a mentali?physical examination. The results of the examination indicated that Respondent was not ?t to practice medicine due to his having engaged in professional sexual misconduct with Page i of?) one patient andone employee. The evaluators recommended an intensive course of professional sexual misconduct-speci?c treatment for Respondent, which treatment Respondent started on or about December 9, 2013. 4. On or about January 9, 2014, Respondent entered into a Public Consent Order with the Board that inde?nitely suspended his license. 5. On or about March 6, 2014, Respondent met personally with the Board?s Wellness Committee concerning his request to lift suspension and return to practice. Respondent provided the Board with evidence that he has completed treatment and has professional advocacy to return to practice under speci?c guidelines. 6. Respondent admits the above ?ndings of fact and waives any further ?ndings of fact regarding the above-referenced matter. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Respondent?s conduct constitutes suf?cient grounds for the Board to exercise its disciplinary authority and to impose sanctions on Respondent?s license to practice medicine under O.C.G.A. Ch. 34, T. 43, as amended, O.C.G.A. and the Rules of the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Respondent waives any further conclusions of law with respect to this matter. ORDER The Board, having considered the particular facts and circumstances of this case, hereby orders and the Respondent hereby agrees as follows: Page 2 of 9 1. Beginning on the effective date of this Order, the suspension of Respondent?s license shall be lifted and Respondent?s license shall be placed on probation until terminated by a written order of the Board, subject to the following terms and conditions: Continuing Care. Respondent shall continue to participate in a maintenance program at the Behavioral Medicine Institute of Atlanta or equivalent maintenance treatment program approved by the Board, which shall include but not be limited to professional sexual misconduct group therapy, individual therapy, polygraph examination every six (6) months or sooner if directed by the treating physician, and maintenance of an attendance log. Respondent has provided the Board with a copy of his contract for maintenance treatment; Respondent shall notify the Board forthwith of any changes to the contract and provide an updated contract to the Board. Respondent shall also provide a copy of this Order to the treatment provider within 10 days of the effective date of this Order and provide evidence of compliance to the Board. Respondent shall comply with all provisions of his contract for maintenance treatment at BMI or other approved program. Failure of Respondent to comply with any of the terms of his contract for maintenance treatment or to discontinue such maintenance treatment shall subject Respondent's license to summary suspension, pending further proceedings. Supervision and Monitoring. Respondent shall designate an acceptable supervising (?supervising?) physician to supervise his work and an acceptable treating (?monitoring?) physician with whom he will continue therapeutic care and who will monitor any medications prescribed to Respondent. Prior to anyone serving as the supervising or monitoring physician, the Board must approve such supervising or monitoring physician in Page 3 of 9 writing. The Board may delegate approval of a change in supervising or monitoring physician to the Board?s Medical Director. The supervising physician is not required to be on-site but shall personally meet with Respondent at least or more frequently if recommended by Respondent?s maintenance treatment program, to discuss Respondent?s practice, dif?cult patients or staff, and other professional issues. Copy of Order to Supervising and Monitoring Physicians. Respondent shall provide a docketed copy of this Order to both the supervising and the monitoring physicians. Within ten (10) days of the effective date of this Order, Respondent shall submit or cause to - be submitted written statements from his supervising and monitoring physicians to the Board stating he/she has read this Order and agrees to act in the respective role. By executing this Consent Order, Respondent speci?cally consents to his supervising and monitoring physicians reporting upon Respondent?s condition or behavior, notwithstanding any privilege provided by state or federal law. Respondent shall obtain prior written Board approval for any change in supervising and monitoring physicians. (1d) Quarterly Reports. Respondent shall submit or cause to be submitted quarterly reports from his supervising and monitoring physicians by March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each calendar year, beginning with the ?rst reporting period following the effective date of this Consent Order. Failure to submit or have such reports submitted in a timely manner shall be considered a violation of this Consent Order. It is expected that said supervising and monitoring physicians will communicate with each other and will immediately report to the Board any change in Respondent?s condition or behavior which would render Respondent unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients. By executing this Consent Order, Respondent speci?cally consents to his supervising and Page 4 of 9 monitoring physicians reporting upon Respondent?s condition or behavior, notwithstanding any privilege provided by state or federal law. Work Restrictions. (1) Chaperone. Respondent shall have a female chaperone present for the entire visit of all female patients who are assessed, treated and/or examined by Respondent. Respondent shall provide a docketed copy of this Consent Order to the chaperone and shall submit or cause to be submitted a written statement from the chaperone to the Board stating she has read this Order in its entirety. Respondent shall ensure that the chaperone signs the of?ce note in the medical record in the lower right hand corner for each of?ce visit, indicating the chaperone was present for the entire visit. Any questions regarding Respondent?s compliance with this requirement should be directed to the Medical Director for the Board. (2) Staff Surveillance Forms. At the discretion and direction of BMI or other Board approved provider, Respondent shall facilitate feedback from staff from Respondent's of?ce or the hospital in which he works, in the form of staff surveillance forms. Respondent's compliance with this requirement shall be addressed in quarterly monitoring physician reports. (3) Patient Satisfaction Surveys. At a frequency determined by BMI or other Board approved providers, but no less than every six months, Respondent shall have all patients seen by him complete a Patient Satisfaction Survey, which shall be collected by office staff and sent directly to the monitoring physician for review. Further Evaluation. At any time during the period of probation, the Board shall have the authority to order Respondent to undergo a physical or mental evaluation by a Page 5 of 9 physician designated by the Board. Respondent shall execute such releases as may be required for the Board to obtain the results of such evaluations. Continuing Medical Education. In addition to the mandated continuing medical education required of all Georgia physicians, ReSpondent shall obtain an additional four (4) hours of continuing medical education each year of probation in the area of medical ethics. Respondent must obtain the additional four (4) hours on an annual basis and shall submit proof of completion of said additional hours to the board by December 31 of each year of probation. Prior to obtaining the CME, Respondent shall submit the title of the course(s) he plans to attend and information concerning the course(s) to the Board for approval. Periods of Residencv Outside Georgia or Periods When Not Actively Practicing Medicine. In the event that Respondent should leave Georgia to reside or practice outside of Georgia for periods longer than thirty (30) consecutive days, Respondent shall notify the Board in writing of the dates of departure and return. Periods of residency or practice outside of Georgia as well as periods when Respondent is not actively engaged in practicing as a physician will not apply toward the reduction of Respondent's monitoring period, except as authorized by the Board. Emplovment/ Residency Ch?ge. Respondent shall advise the Board of any change in address of record or employment status within 10 days of the change. Abide By Laws. Rules and Terms. Respondent shall abide by all State and Federal laws regulating the practice of medicine or relating to drugs, the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Composite Medical Board and the terms of this Consent Order. If Respondent shall fall to abide by such laws, rules or terms, or if it should appear from reports submitted to the Page 6 of 9 Board that Respondent is otherwise unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients, or should Respondent violate the criminal laws of the State, Respondent?s license shall be subject to discipline, including revocation, upon substantiation thereof after notice and hearing, and if revoked, the Board in its discretion may determine that the license should be permanently revoked and not subject to reinstatement. Respondent further agrees that any violation of this Consent Order shall be deemed to be suf?cient to authorize the Board to order summary suspension of Respondent?s license, pending further proceedings, pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, O.C.G.A. or any other statute authorizing emergency action, but Respondent understands that he shall be entitled to an expedited hearing to substantiate such violation(s), if the Board exercises such right. (it) Termination of Probation. Respondent shall not be eligible to petition for termination of probation until ?ve (5) years from the effective date of this Consent Order. At such time, Respondent may petition for termination by certifying under oath before a notary public that he has complied with all conditions of probation and by providing documentation supporting discharge from probation, including, but not limited to, a written statement from Respondent?s monitoring physician and therapist indicating their agreement with terminating the probation period. The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall review and evaluate the practice of Respondent prior to lifting the probation period. At such time, the Board shall be authorized, but is not required, to terminate the probation period. If the Board denies Respondent?s petition for termination of probation, Respondent may petition for termination of probation on an annual basis thereafter. In any event, the Consent Order shall remain in Page 7 of 9 3. effect pending a ?nal determination by the Board and noti?cation that'the probation period? has terminated. 2. This Consent Order shall constitute a public reprimand of ReSpondent by the Board and may be disseminated as a public disciplinary action. 3. Approval of this Consent Order by the Georgia Composite Medical Board shall in no way be construed as condoning Respondent?s conduct and shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the lawful rights possessed by the Board. Respondent also acknowledges that the Board has the right to initiate further disciplinary proceedings against Respondent based on additional complaints of misconduct or other violation of the Medical Practice Act, Board rules or other State or Federal law, and the Board acknowledges that for other actions, the Respondent has a right to a hearing under O.C.G.A.. T. 50, Ch. 13 unless duly waived. 4. Respondent understands that pursuant to O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 34A, the contents of this order shall be placed on Respondent?s Physician Pro?le. Furthermore, by executing this Consent Order, Respondent hereby agrees to permit the Board to update the Physician?s Pro?le re?ecting this Consent Order. I 5. Respondent acknowledges that he is represented by counsel and that he has read this Consent Order and understands its contents. Respondent understands that the placing of conditions upon the license at the time the suspension is Ii?ed is not a contested case as de?ned by O.C.G.A. Title 50, the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, and as set forth in Page 8 of 9 Public Consent Orderr Docket No. 101400] l, January 9. 2014. Respondent understands that the Consent Order will not become effective until approved and docket-ed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Respondent further understands and agrees that a representative of the Department of Law may be present during the presentation of the Consent Order to the Board and that the Board shall have the authority to review the investigative ?le and all relevant evidence in considering the Consent Order. Respondent further understands that the Consent Order. once approved. a public record, evidencing disciplinary action by the Board. However, if the Consent Order is not approved, it shall not constitute an admission against interest in the proceeding, or prejudice the right of the Board to adjudicate the matter. Respondent consents to the terms and conditions contained herein. Approved this?ay of 2014. GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD (BOARD SEAL) BY: We? RICHARD WEIL. MD Chairperson ATTM VA, Wm HUGHES Ex- cntive Director CONSENTED TO: OW DONALD TAYLOR. MDL) [As to Respondent's signature:l Respondent MW FRANCES Er COLLENQ ESQ.., Attorney for Respondent Page 9 of 9 BEFORE THE GEORGIA COMPOSITE, STATE OF GEORGIA BOARD 0-3 2014 IN THE MATTER OF: :6 -- .. . DONALD R. TAYLOR, M.D., License No.31842, 0 0 0 Respondent. PUBLIC CONSENT ORDER By agreement of the Georgia Composite Medical Board ("Board") and DONALD R. TAYLOR, MD. ("Respondent") the following disposition of this matter is entered pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia, and was so licensed at all times relevant to the matters asserted herein. 2. On or about September 30, 2013, the Board received information that Respondent engaged in a sexual relationship with a female patient. The Board had previously monitored Respondent?s compliance with a treatment and maintenance program. 3. On or about November 8, 2013, as a result of the Board?s investigation, Respondent voluntarily agreed not to practice medicine without Board permission. 4. On or about November 19, 2013, the Board required Respondent to obtain a examination at a Board approved facility. Page 1 of6 5. On or about December 1 l, 2013, the Board received the results of the examination vvhich indicated that Respondent is not fit to practice medicine due to his professional sexual misconduct behavior. The evaluators recommended an intensive course of professional sexual misconduct-specific treatment for Respondent. On or about December 9, 2013, Re5pondent began treatment at a Board approved facility. 6. Respondent admits the above ?ndings of fact and waives any further ?ndings of fact regarding the above-referenced matter. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Respondent's conduct constitutes suf?cient grounds for the Board to exercise its disciplinary authority and to impose sanctions on Respondent's license to practice medicine under 0.C.G.A. Ch. 34, T. 43, as amended O.C.G.A. ?43-1-19(a} and the Rules ofthe Georgia Composite Medical Board. Respondent waives any further conclusions of law with respect to this matter. The Board, having considered the particular facts and circumstances of this case, hereby orders and the Respondent hereby agrees as follows: 1. Respondent agrees that his license to practice medicine shall be suspended indefinitely and that he shall not practice medicine in Georgia until further order of the Board. If Respondent practices medicine in the State of Georgia without prior express written permission of the Board, Respondent's license shall be subject to revocation, upon substantiation thereof. Page 2 of? 2. Respondent shall continue treatment at a Board approved program and comply with all treatment recommendations. Following completion of treatment, ReSpondent shall comply with any recommended follow-up care, including a maintenance monitoring program, as may be suggested by the treatment providers andfor shall comply with further recommendations of the Board. Respondent shall execute a release so that the Board may obtain the results and records relating to any of Respondent?s evaluation(s) andfor treatment and maintenance monitoring. Respondent shall notify and obtain prior Board approval of any change in treatment or maintenance program. 3. During the period of suspension, Respondent shall inform the Board in writing of any change in his address of record within ten (10) days of the change. 4. During the period of suspension, the Respondent shall continue to obtain continuing education as required by O.C.G.A. 43-34-11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Board and shall continue to pay the license renewal fee by and before each expiration date as established by the Board. Failure to obtain the continuing education and pay the license renewal fee shall be grounds for the administrative revocation of Respondent?s license without a hearing as provided by 0.C.G.A. with reinstatement within the discretion of the Board. Respondent acknowledges that when considering the reinstatement of an administratively revoked license, the Board has the authority to review any investigative ?le relating to the Respondent. Page 3 of 6 5. Respondent may not petition to have the suspension of his license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia lifted until he has received professional advocacy to return to the practice of medicine from an advocate acceptable to the Board. Prior to the Board considering Respondent?s petition to have the suspension lifted, the Board shall review and evaluate the Respondent?s current condition and his compliance with the treatment and.i or maintenance program(s). The Board may require Respondent to meet personally with the Board or any committee thereof. The Board may require the Respondent to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he has maintained current knowledge, skill and pro?ciency in the practice of medicine. The Board may require the Respondent to submit proof of continuing education andfor the passage of a clinical skills examination or other competency assessments. Respondent acknowledges that when considering his petition the Board has the authority to review any investigative ?le relating to the Respondent. The Board shall have the discretion to lift the suspension of Respondent?s license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia, to place upon Respondent?s license any conditions that the Board may deem appropriate, or to deny the petition to have the suspension lifted. In no case, however, will a denial of such petition or request, or the placing of conditions upon the license, be considered a contested case as de?ned by O.C.G.A. Title 50, the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act. 6. This Consent Order shall constitute a public reprimand and may be disseminated by the Board as a public disciplinary action. 7. Approval of the Consent Order by'the Board shall in no way be construed as condoning Respondent?s conduct. Except as provided herein, this Order shall not be construed Page 4 of 6 as a waiver of any of the lawful rights possessed by the Board. Respondent acknowledges that the Board has the right to initiate further disciplinary proceedings against Respondent based on investigation of ReSpondent's admitted sexual misconduct referenced in Findings of Fact, paragraph 3 above, or other violation of the Medical Practice Act, Board rules or other State or Federal law, and the Respondent waives any right to a hearing under O.C.G.A. T. 50, Ch. 13. 8. Respondent shall abide by all State and Federal laws and the terms of this Consent Order. If Respondent fails to abide by such laws or terms, Respondent?s license shall be subject to revocation, upon substantiation thereof a?er notice and hearing, and if revoked, the Board in its discretion may determine that the license should be pennanentiy revoked and not subject to reinstatement. 9. Respondent also understands that pursuant to O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 34A, the contents of this order shall be placed on his Physician?s Pro?le. Furthermore, by executing this Consent Order, the Respondent hereby agrees to permit the Board to update the Physician?s Pro?le re?ecting this Consent Order. I 10. Respondent acknowledges that he is represented by counsel and that he has read and understands the contents of this Consent Order. Respondent understands that he has the right to a hearing in this matter, and Respondent freely, knowingly and voluntarily waives such right - by entering into this Consent Order. Respondent understands that this Consent Order will not become effective until approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Beard and docketed by the Executive Director of the Board. Respondent further understands and agrees that a Page 5 of 6 representative of the State Department of Law may be present during the presentation of this Consent Order and that the Board shall have the authority to review the investigative ?le and all relevant evidence in considering this Consent Order. Respondent further understands that this Consent Order, once approved, shall constitute a public record which may be disseminated as a disciplinary action of the Board. If this Consent Order is not approved, it shall not constitute an admission against interest in this proceeding, or prejudice the ability of the Board to adjudicate this matter. Respondent conSents to the terms and sanctions contained herein. rt Approved, this iv day OWCL GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD BY: dim WEIL, MD Chairman ARN HUGHES (BOARD SEAL) Executive Director . CONSENTED T0: TAYLOR, in?) [As to Respondent's signaturez] Respondent Sworn to and Subscribed before me This rxg?aag arm 2013; i FRANCES E. CULLEN, ESQ. Attorney for Respondent Page 6 of6