Thinking of Giving Medical Advice without a Valid California Medical License? Think Again

Practicing medicine without authority in California is a crime. The law which is set forth in the California Business and Professions Code 2052 covers a wide range of activities. It applies to standard medical practice and is now being applied to a broad range of Internet and other electronic services. A few examples of who the statute is aimed at includes: Anyone from a foreign country, such as the UK, who has a medical license from the foreign country – but not from America. Anyone licensed by another state – but not California Someone without any medical license anywhere People who work in the healthcare profession but don’t have a valid license Anyone who exceeds the scope of their license. Nurses can generally assist in surgeries under the supervision of a doctor but they can’t operate on the patient Aestheticians who give injections CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD ARRESTS MAN FOR UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF MEDICINE California and other…

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