Osteopathic physicians and surgeons: unauthorized practice: unauthorized use of titles.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies and expands restrictions on unauthorized practice in California. It specifically prohibits individuals from using titles like ‘doctor,’ ‘physician,’ ‘D.O.’, or ‘osteopath’ to imply they are licensed healthcare professionals when they are not. The bill also adds osteopathic manipulative treatment to a list of procedures that cannot be performed by unlicensed individuals, effectively preventing unauthorized practice of this specific osteopathic technique. It aims to protect patients and maintain the integrity of licensed medical professions.
Key provisions
- Adds osteopathic manipulative treatment to the list of prohibited procedures for unlicensed individuals.
- Prohibits the use of titles like ‘doctor,’ ‘physician,’ ‘D.O.’, and ‘osteopath’ by unlicensed individuals to imply licensure.
- Expands the definition of unauthorized practice to include osteopathic manipulative treatment.
- Creates a misdemeanor for violating the title use restrictions.
- Clarifies the exception for disclosure requirements when performing certain prohibited services.
Who is affected
- Unlicensed healthcare providers
- Osteopathic physicians and surgeons
- Patients seeking medical care
- The Medical Board of California
- The Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of unauthorized practice to include osteopathic manipulative treatment.
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