California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 15 — Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Diversion Evaluation CommitteeSection 2360
It is the intent of the Legislature that the Osteopathic Medical Board of California seek ways and means to identify and rehabilitate osteopathic physicians and surgeons whose competency may be impaired due to abuse of dangerous drugs and alcohol, so that osteopathic physicians and surgeons so afflicted may be treated and returned to the practice of medicine in a manner which will not endanger the public health and safety. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Osteopathic Medical Board of California shall implement this legislation by establishing a diversion program as a voluntary alternative approach to traditional disciplinary actions.
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Establishes legislative intent that the Osteopathic Medical Board identify and rehabilitate osteopathic physicians whose competency may be impaired by dangerous-drug or alcohol abuse so they may safely return to practice. It also states the Legislature's intent that the board implement the legislation through a diversion program serving as a voluntary alternative to traditional disciplinary action.
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