California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 12 — EnforcementSection 2220.7
(a) A physician and surgeon shall not include or permit to be included any of the following provisions in an agreement to settle a civil dispute arising from his or her practice, whether the agreement is made before or after filing the action:
(1) A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from contacting or cooperating with the board.
(2) A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from filing a complaint with the board.
(3) A provision that requires another party to the dispute to withdraw a complaint he or she has filed with the board.
(b) A provision described in subdivision (a) is void as against public policy.
(c) A physician and surgeon who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action by the board.
Notes
Prohibits a physician and surgeon from including or allowing settlement terms in a civil dispute arising from practice that bar another party from contacting or cooperating with the board, filing a board complaint, or require withdrawal of a filed complaint. Such terms are void as against public policy, and violations subject the physician and surgeon to board discipline.
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