Terms Used In Florida Statutes 458.343

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Department: means the Department of Health. See Florida Statutes 458.305
  • Physician: means a person who is licensed to practice medicine in this state. See Florida Statutes 458.305
Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 456.057, the department may issue subpoenas duces tecum requiring the names and addresses of some or all of the patients of a physician against whom a complaint has been filed pursuant to s. 456.073.