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]
| 650 | Referral kickbacks |
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| 651 | False advertising | ||
| 654.1 | Prohibited profit sharing | ||
| 726 | Sexual misconduct | ||
| 810 | Insurance fraud | ||
| 2052 | Unlicensed practice | ||
| 2054 | Unlawful representation as physician | ||
| 2234 | Unprofessional conduct | ||
| 2234(b) | Gross negligence | ||
| 2234(c) | Repeated negligent acts | ||
| 2234(d) | Incompetence | ||
| 2234(e) | Dishonesty or corruption | 2263 | Violating professional confidence |
| 2234(f) | Conduct warranting denial of license | 2264 | Aiding unlicensed practice |
| 2235 | Procuring license by fraud | 2272 | Advertising without name |
| 2236 | Conviction of a crime | 2273 | Capping and steering |
| 2237 | Conviction of drug violation | 2274 | Misuse of titles |
| 2238 | Narcotics violation | 2278 | Use of "Dr." without DPM |
| 2239 | Unlawful use or prescribing | 2280 | Intoxicated while treating patients |
| 2241 | Prescribing to addicts | 2285 | Fictitious names |
| 2242 | Prescribing without exam | 2286 | Violation of professional corporation act |
| 2261 | False statements | 2305 | Discipline by another state |
| 2262 | Alteration of records | 2472 | Exceeding scope of practice |
Health & Safety Code 1795 - Patient access to records
Title 16 Regulations § 1399.676 - CME
