Monday, March 11, 2013

State to perform a 'sunset review' of Medical Board of California, the agency that disciplines doctors

Southern California Public Radio
The families of people who have died from prescription drug abuse will rally Monday at the state capitol as lawmakers inside hold a hearing evaluating the state agency responsible for licensing and disciplining physicians. A "sunset review" hearing of the Medical Board of California is scheduled at about 10:30 a.m. in Sacramento. The medical board is responsible for licensing and disciplining medical doctors. It investigates complaints against physicians.