Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 565, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2007.
(a)A physician and surgeon shall not include or permit to be included any of the following provisions in an agreement to settle a civil dispute arising from his or her practice, whether the agreement is made before or after filing the action:
(1)A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from contacting or cooperating with the board.
(2)A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from
filing a complaint with the board.
(3)A provision that requires another party to the dispute to withdraw a complaint he or she has filed with the board.
(b)A provision described in subdivision (a) is void as against public policy.
(c)A physician and surgeon who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action by the board.
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