California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 12 — EnforcementSection 2262

Altering or modifying the medical record of any person, with fraudulent intent, or creating any false medical record, with fraudulent intent, constitutes unprofessional conduct.

In addition to any other disciplinary action, the Division of Medical Quality or the California Board of Podiatric Medicine may impose a civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) for a violation of this section.

Notes

Defines fraudulent alteration or modification of a person's medical record, or creation of a false medical record with fraudulent intent, as unprofessional conduct. In addition to other disciplinary action, the Division of Medical Quality or California Board of Podiatric Medicine may impose a $500 civil penalty for a violation.

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