{"id":9884,"date":"2025-06-18T14:35:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/?p=9884"},"modified":"2025-06-18T14:45:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:45:41","slug":"why-if-your-practice-certificate-is-revoked-you-cannot-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Losing Your Medical License Means You're Not Allowed to Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Why Losing Your Medical License Means You're Not Allowed to Practice - Sharings from Dr. Nguyen Giap<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A Piece of Paper \u2013 The Entire Career Journey<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Many people mistakenly believe that having expertise alone is sufficient to practice in the medical field. However, a Medical License (CCHN) is not merely a piece of paper; it is an official recognition by law of one's competence, ethics, and professional responsibility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Losing it means losing the right to practice. In a recent discussion, Dr. Nguyen Giap, who has over 15 years of experience in cosmetic surgery and has reviewed hundreds of CCHN applications, stated: \u201cOnce you lose your license, it\u2019s as if you\u2019ve left the profession, no matter how skilled you are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9886\" title=\"autumn-hoi-chung-chi-hanh-listen-nhu-the-nao\" src=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thu-hoi-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-nhu-the-nao.webp\" alt=\"thu hoi chung chi hanh listen to nhu the nao\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thu-hoi-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-nhu-the-nao.webp 800w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thu-hoi-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-nhu-the-nao-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thu-hoi-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-nhu-the-nao-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thu-hoi-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-nhu-the-nao-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thu-hoi-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-nhu-the-nao-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Main Contents <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Clinic Overview<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/#Chung_chi_hanh_nghe_la_gi_Vi_sao_lai_quan_trong_den_vay\" >What is a Medical License and Why is it So Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/#Nhung_truong_hop_bi_thu_hoi_Chung_chi_hanh_nghe_%E2%80%93_khong_chi_la_sai_sot_ky_thuat\" >Cases Leading to License Revocation \u2013 More Than Just Technical Errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/#Vi_sao_khi_bi_thu_hoi_chung_chi_thi_khong_duoc_hanh_nghe\" >Why Can't You Practice if Your License is Revoked?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/#Vang_nghe_1_nam_Bi_thu_hoi_chung_chi_%E2%80%93_thuc_te_co_nghiem_trong_nhu_the_khong\" >Absence from Practice for One Year: Is License Revocation Really Serious?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/#Ai_thu_hoi_Thu_hoi_the_nao\" >Who Revokes Licenses? How is it Done?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/#Chia_se_tu_bac_si_Nguyen_Giap_%E2%80%9CChung_chi_la_danh_du_khong_phai_giay_phep_mua_ban%E2%80%9D\" >Insights from Dr. Nguyen Giap: \u201cA License is Honor, Not a Business Permit\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/vi-sao-bi-tuoc-chung-chi-hanh-nghe-thi-khong-duoc-kham-benh\/#Dac_biet_la_Chung_chi_hanh_nghe_khong_chi_la_dieu_kien_%E2%80%93_ma_la_cam_ket\" >Importantly: A Medical License is Not Just a Requirement \u2013 It\u2019s a Commitment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chung_chi_hanh_nghe_la_gi_Vi_sao_lai_quan_trong_den_vay\"><\/span><b>What is a Medical License and Why is it So Important?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>According to the 2016 Pharmacy Law<\/strong>, a Medical License is a document issued by a competent state authority that allows individuals to practice medicine or pharmacy if they meet the necessary qualifications and legal requirements. It is akin to a specialized driver\u2019s license but stricter, as it pertains to human health and life.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Without a license, you cannot examine or treat patients, prescribe medications, or officially operate a medical facility \u2013 regardless of your expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about medical topics here:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/what-is-plastic-surgery-certificate\/\">What Does It Mean When a Hospital Doctor Has Their Medical License Revoked?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/medical-incidents-and-medical-accidents\/\">Distinguishing Medical Incidents from Medical Complications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-CHUNG-CHI-HANH-NGHE.jpg.webp\" alt=\"1 CHUNG CHI HANH LISTEN\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nhung_truong_hop_bi_thu_hoi_Chung_chi_hanh_nghe_%E2%80%93_khong_chi_la_sai_sot_ky_thuat\"><\/span><b>Cases Leading to License Revocation \u2013 More Than Just Technical Errors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As per <b>Article 28 of the 2016 Pharmacy Law<\/b>, there are <b>11 cases<\/b> that can lead to CCHN revocation. Some common scenarios include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Falsifying documents when applying for a license.<\/li>\n<li>Renting or lending your license to someone else.<\/li>\n<li>Non-practicing continuously for 12 months.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to update professional knowledge regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Violating professional ethics, causing serious consequences.<\/li>\n<li>Receiving administrative penalties for the same violation more than twice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Dr. Nguyen Giap emphasizes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>\u201cMany people underestimate the importance of regularly updating their knowledge or taking extended breaks. However, the law does not overlook this. Just 12 months without continuous practice leads to revocation.\u201d<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vi_sao_khi_bi_thu_hoi_chung_chi_thi_khong_duoc_hanh_nghe\"><\/span><b>Why Can't You Practice if Your License is Revoked?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason is straightforward: you are no longer recognized by law as qualified to practice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are not on the list of legally practicing professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Hospitals, pharmacies, and medical facilities cannot accept you.<\/li>\n<li>Any professional activity related to medicine or pharmacy conducted after revocation will be considered illegal and may result in severe penalties or criminal prosecution depending on the severity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9885\" title=\"phai co chung chi moi chua benh cho nguoi khac\" src=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phai-co-chung-chi-moi-chua-benh-cho-nguoi-khac.webp\" alt=\"phai co chung chi moi chua benh cho nguoi khac\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phai-co-chung-chi-moi-chua-benh-cho-nguoi-khac.webp 800w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phai-co-chung-chi-moi-chua-benh-cho-nguoi-khac-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phai-co-chung-chi-moi-chua-benh-cho-nguoi-khac-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phai-co-chung-chi-moi-chua-benh-cho-nguoi-khac-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/phai-co-chung-chi-moi-chua-benh-cho-nguoi-khac-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vang_nghe_1_nam_Bi_thu_hoi_chung_chi_%E2%80%93_thuc_te_co_nghiem_trong_nhu_the_khong\"><\/span><b>Absence from Practice for One Year: Is License Revocation Really Serious?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common question from Ms. Yen Nhi (Vinh Long) is:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI obtained my certificate and license two years ago but haven\u2019t practiced. Will my license be revoked?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The answer is <b>YES<\/b>, if you <b>do not practice for 12 consecutive months.<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The law is clear; you don\u2019t need to commit a violation or cause serious consequences\u2014just not practicing for the required duration automatically <b>y leads to revocation.<\/b>This is to ensure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practitioners have continuous practical experience.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous knowledge and skills are kept up to date with modern medicine.<\/li>\n<li>The rights and safety of patients are protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9887\" title=\"common-chi-hanh-listen-la-gi\" src=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chung-chi-hanh-nghe-la-gi.webp\" alt=\"chung chi hanh listen to la gi\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chung-chi-hanh-nghe-la-gi.webp 800w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chung-chi-hanh-nghe-la-gi-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chung-chi-hanh-nghe-la-gi-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chung-chi-hanh-nghe-la-gi-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chung-chi-hanh-nghe-la-gi-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ai_thu_hoi_Thu_hoi_the_nao\"><\/span><b>Who Revokes Licenses? How is it Done?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The authority that issues the license (usually the Department of Health of the province\/city or the Ministry of Health) handles the revocation process. The procedure includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Issuing a revocation decision within five working days after a violation is discovered.<\/li>\n<li>Publishing the decision on the electronic information portal.<\/li>\n<li>Notifying relevant agencies nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to Dr. Nguyen Giap, this can affect <b>long-term practice records<\/b>, and may complicate the process of applying for <b>a new license if sufficient evidence<\/b> of professional activity is not provided.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sharing the Prestigious Degree of Dr. Giap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TdBWsVoBO0U?si=G34jEgFQpvF0_kPv&amp;controls=0&amp;start=84\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chia_se_tu_bac_si_Nguyen_Giap_%E2%80%9CChung_chi_la_danh_du_khong_phai_giay_phep_mua_ban%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>Insights from Dr. Nguyen Giap: \u201cA License is Honor, Not a Business Permit\u201d<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a cosmetic surgeon <a href=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/en\/operating-license\/\">licensed since 2018<\/a>, Dr. Tran Nguyen Giap shares:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI have encountered cases where individuals, due to complacency, allowed their CCHN to be revoked. Some managed to reapply after nearly two years of proving their ongoing education. Others left the profession altogether, as they no longer met the qualifications.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BANG-CHUYEN-KHOA-II-BAC-SI-NGUYEN-GIAP-2.png.webp\" alt=\"BANG CHUYEN KHOA II BAC SI NGUYEN GIAP 2\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He also emphasizes:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA medical license is proof of an individual\u2019s training, ethics, and responsibility in the medical field. It should not be taken lightly or lent carelessly. Losing it means losing your professional status.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/drnguyengiap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231006_153017-1067x800-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"20231006 153017 1067x800 1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dac_biet_la_Chung_chi_hanh_nghe_khong_chi_la_dieu_kien_%E2%80%93_ma_la_cam_ket\"><\/span><b>Importantly: A Medical License is Not Just a Requirement \u2013 It\u2019s a Commitment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The revocation of a medical license is not merely a form of punishment but a wake-up call about ethics, discipline, and the ongoing commitment required in the profession.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, if you hold a medical license, don\u2019t see it as a right; rather, view it as a responsibility to yourself, your colleagues, and your patients.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>V\u00cc SAO B\u1eca T\u01af\u1edaC CH\u1ee8NG CH\u1ec8 H\u00c0NH NGH\u1ec0 TH\u00cc KH\u00d4NG \u0110\u01af\u1ee2C H\u00c0NH NGH\u1ec0 \u2013 CHIA S\u1eba T\u1eea B\u00c1C S\u0128 NGUY\u00caN GI\u00c1P M\u1ed9t t\u1ea5m gi\u1ea5y \u2013 c\u1ea3 h\u00e0nh tr\u00ecnh ngh\u1ec1 nghi\u1ec7p Nhi\u1ec1u ng\u01b0\u1eddi th\u01b0\u1eddng l\u1ea7m t\u01b0\u1edfng r\u1eb1ng ch\u1ec9 c\u1ea7n c\u00f3 chuy\u00ean m\u00f4n l\u00e0 c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 h\u00e0nh ngh\u1ec1 trong l\u0129nh v\u1ef1c y, d\u01b0\u1ee3c. 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