There is no charge for information provided over the phone. If consumers have a problem with a physician or other health professional regulated by the Medical Board, a complaint can be filed. If the problem appears to be a violation of the law, the Board will investigate it and, if a violation is confirmed, take legal action against the licensee. See Complaint Information . The Board does not regulate health plans or insurance companies.
Some doctors have addiction or abuse problems with alcohol or drugs.
The Board operates a program to help such doctors recover from addiction. For information about this program, see Diversion Program for Recovery From Alcohol or Other Drugs . The Board offers several publications to assist patients with serious medical conditions including breast and prostate cancer, dealing with inappropriate sexual behavior by physicians or other health practitioners, donating blood prior to having surgery, and other topics.