California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 12 — EnforcementSection 2278
Unless a person authorized under this chapter to use the title “doctor” or the letters or prefix “Dr.” holds a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate, the use of such title, letters, or prefix without further indicating the type of certificate held, constitutes unprofessional conduct.
Notes
Prohibits a person authorized under the chapter to use “doctor” or “Dr.” from using that title without also indicating the type of certificate held unless the person holds a physician-and-surgeon certificate. Failure to identify the certificate when required constitutes unprofessional conduct.
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