In response to a patient complaint, a report of a large malpractice settlement, or a report of a loss of privileges, among other reasons, the Medical Board of California may choose to investigate patient care. Often, to an unsuspecting California physician, the first sign of trouble is receipt of a request for patient records from
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The Role of the Medical Expert Reviewer at the Medical Board Investigation Interview
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in California Medical Board Licensing
The Medical Board of California investigates complaints against physicians using its team of investigators who work from its headquarters in Sacramento and from its field offices. Complaints may come from CURES reports reviews, 805 reports, lawsuits, or patient complaints. For many complaints, an assigned investigator will contact the physician and ask the physician to…
California Medical Board Investigations of Criminal Actions
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in California Medical Board Licensing
The California Medical Board routinely investigates criminal convictions and often even criminal arrests suffered by California physicians. These investigations are handled by Board investigators out of field offices throughout California, including offices in Tustin, Cerritos and Valencia in southern California. Thoughtful preparation for one of these interviews can make the difference between receiving a career…