What does the Medical Practice Act prohibit?

• A. Practitioners from treating themselves, friends, and family members
• B. Practicing without a license
• C. Prescribing vitamins
• D. Treating patients in emergency rooms

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is licensure and who may legally practice medicine. The Medical Practice Act is designed to protect public safety by ensuring only qualified, licensed individuals diagnose and treat patients. Because of that, the core prohibition is practicing medicine without a valid license.

Among the options, the statement about practicing without a license is the prohibition. The other options describe activities that licensed clinicians may conduct under appropriate circumstances or relate to ethical considerations, not the licensure requirement itself: treating oneself or relatives isn’t banned by the licensure rule per se, prescribing vitamins can be appropriate when medically indicated, and treating patients in emergency rooms is a standard, lawful part of care.