Joseph is a physician.His state's licensing agency has received a large number of complaints about him,and recently two of his patients have mysteriously died while under his care.The licensing agency revokes his license to practice medicine in a summary proceeding without a hearing.

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Summary protective actions, such as revoking a physician's license to practice medicine, are not per se violative of due process if an immediate post-action hearing is conducted. This allows the individual to challenge the action taken against them and present their case before a neutral decision-maker, which satisfies the requirements of due process. However, if the individual is not given the opportunity for an immediate post-action hearing, then the summary protective action would be considered a violation of due process.

Joseph Is a Physician