California Code of Regulations › Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations › Division 13 - Medical Board of California › Chapter 2 - Enforcement › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1355.35 - Disclaimers and Explanatory Information Applicable to Internet Postings

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
License Status Definitions.
(a) In addition to the disclaimer required by
				  Section 803.1(c) of the
				  code, the following disclaimers and explanatory information, as appropriate,
				  shall be provided with information released on the Internet:
(1) Administrative Citation Issued:
A citation and/or fine has been issued for a minor
					 violation of the law. This is not considered disciplinary action under
					 California law but is an administrative action. Payment of the fine amount
					 represents satisfactory resolution of this matter.
(2) Administrative Disciplinary Action:
The Medical Board's public disclosure screens are updated
					 periodically as new information becomes available. Please contact the Central
					 File Room at (916) 263-2525 or at 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200,
					 Sacramento, CA 95815, to obtain a copy of public documents at a minimal
					 charge.
(3) Arbitration
				  Award:
An arbitration award is a payment for damages and does not
					 necessarily reflect that the physician's medical competence is below the
					 standard of care. The Medical Board reviews all such reported arbitration
					 awards and action is taken only if it is determined that a violation of the
					 Medical Practice Act occurred. The Medical Board is prohibited by law from
					 releasing a copy of the arbitration award report or any other information
					 concerning the award.
(4)
				  Administrative Action Taken by Other State or Federal Government:
This information is provided by another state/federal
					 government agency. The Medical Board of California may take administrative
					 action based on the action imposed by another state/federal government agency.
					 For more information or verification, contact the agency listed below that
					 imposed the action.
(5)
				  Felony Conviction:
The information provided only includes felony convictions
					 that are known to the Board. All felony convictions known to the Board are
					 reviewed and administrative action is taken only if it is determined that a
					 violation of the Medical Practice Act occurred. For more information regarding
					 felony convictions, contact the court of jurisdiction listed
					 below.
(6) Hospital
				  Disciplinary Action:
The action taken by this healthcare facility against this
					 physician's staff privileges to provide healthcare services at this facility
					 was for a medical disciplinary cause or reason. The Medical Board is authorized
					 by law to disclose only revocations and terminations of staff privileges. The
					 Medical Board is prohibited from releasing a copy of the actual report or any
					 other information.
(7)
				  Malpractice Judgment:
A malpractice judgment is a payment for damages and does
					 not necessarily reflect that the physician's medical competence is below the
					 standard of care. The Medical Board reviews all such reported judgments and
					 action is taken only if it is determined that a violation of the Medical
					 Practice Act occurred. The Medical Board is prohibited by law from releasing a
					 copy of the judgment report or any other information concerning the judgment.
					 For more information contact the court of jurisdiction listed
					 below.
(8) Malpractice
				  Settlements:
A settlement entered into by the licensee is a resolution
					 of a claim for damages for death or personal injury caused by the licensee's
					 negligence, error, or omission in practice, or by his or her rendering of
					 unauthorized professional services. The Medical Board is required by law to
					 disclose certain information related to the existence of multiple settlements
					 made on or after January 1, 2003 in an amount of $30,000 or
					 more.
(9) Court Order:
This information would be provided if a physician's
					 practice has been temporarily restricted or suspended pursuant to a court
					 order. Please contact the Central File Room at (916) 263-2525 or at 2005
					 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95815, to obtain a copy of the
					 public documents.
(10)
				  Misdemeanor Conviction:
California Business and Professions Code section
					 2027(b)(5)
					 states all misdemeanor convictions resulting in a disciplinary action or
					 accusation that is not subsequently withdrawn or dismissed shall be posted on
					 the Internet. Upon receipt of a certified copy of an expungement order granted
					 pursuant to Section
					 1203.4 of the
					 Penal Code from a licensee, the Medical Board shall, within six months of
					 receipt of the expungement order, post notification of the expungement order
					 and the date thereof on its website.
(11) License Issued with Public Letter of
				  Reprimand:
The Medical Board of California has concurrently issued the
					 licensee a medical license and a Public Letter of Reprimand for a minor
					 violation that does not require probationary status or warrant denial of
					 licensure. The issuance of a Public Letter of Reprimand is not considered
					 disciplinary action but is reported to the National Practitioner Data
					 Bank.
(12) Probationary
				  License:
License issued on a probationary basis subject to terms and
					 conditions. Practice is permitted unless otherwise specified or license
					 expires.