Quick Hits
Information on Law
It is the responsibility of all health professionals to know applicable laws. Listed below are many of the California Code sections applicable to Doctors of Podiatric Medicine. Of particular interest are Articles 12 (Enforcement) and 22 (Podiatric Medicine) of the Medical Practice Act. These are sections 2220-2319 and 2460-2499.8, respectively, of the Business and Professions Code. These and other state laws may be accessed on the Internet at www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html. For further information, please call the board.
[Business & Professions Code unless otherwise noted]
651
654.1
726
810
2052
2054
2234
2234(b)
2234(c)
2234(d)
2234(e)
2234(f)
2235
2236
2237
2238
2239
2241
2242
2261
2262
2263
2264
2272
2273
2274
2278
2280
2285
2286
2305
2472
False advertising
Prohibited profit sharing
Sexual misconduct
Insurance fraud
Unlicensed practice
Unlawful representation as physician
Unprofessional conduct
Gross negligence
Repeated negligent acts
Incompetence
Dishonesty or corruption
Conduct warranting denial of license
Procuring license by fraud
Conviction of a crime
Conviction of drug violation
Narcotics violation
Unlawful use or prescribing
Prescribing to addicts
Prescribing without exam
False statements
Alteration of records
Violating professional confidence
Aiding unlicensed practice
Advertising without name
Capping and steering
Misuse of titles
Use of "Dr." without DPM
Intoxicated while treating patients
Fictitious names
Violation of professional corporation act
Discipline by another state
Exceeding scope of practice
Laws Relating to the Practice of Physicians and Surgeons & Doctors of Podiatric
Medicinemay be found online at:
http://www.dca.ca.gov/bpm/lawsregs/index.htm
or purchased from:
Publications Section
P.O. Box 1015
North Highlands, CA 95660
Publication Stock No. 7540-957-1017-2
Health & Safety Code 1795 - Patient access to records
Title 16 Regulations §1399.676 - CME
