(1) When a hearing or inquiry panel has probable cause to believe a physician is suffering from a physical or mental cond ition that might impede his ability to practice competently, the panel may order the physician to undergo a physical or mental examination by persons designated by the panel. (2) Failure of a physician to submit to such an examination when directed, unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond his control, shall constitute an admission that the concerned physician has developed such a physical or mental disability, or other conditions, that continued practice is dangerous to patients or to the public; said failure shall constitute a default and a final order may be entered without the taking of testimony or presentation of evidence. (3) A physician whose license has been suspended, limited, restricted or revoked under this section and KRS 311.595(8), s hall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate that he can resume the competent practice of medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients.
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