What is a public disciplinary record?

• A. Sealed notes kept by the registrar.
• B. An internal memo not shared externally.
• C. A record of board-issued actions that may be accessible to the public.
• D. A list of licensed practitioners' credentials only.

Answer: (C)

A public disciplinary record is the record of actions imposed by a licensing or regulatory board against a practitioner, and it may be accessible to the public. It exists to inform the public about sanctions such as reprimands, probation, suspension, or revocation, and often includes details like the date, nature of the violation, and terms of any settlement. This differs from private notes kept by the registrar, internal memos not shared externally, or a simple list of credentials, none of which convey disciplinary history. The public record promotes transparency and consumer protection by letting people know when regulatory action has occurred.