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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 14§ 2340 Physician Wellness Program

§ 2340 Physician Wellness Program

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§ 2340 Physician Wellness Program

Key Takeaways

  • •The law allows for a special program to help doctors who have problems with drugs or alcohol.
  • •The program helps these doctors get better so they can still work safely and not hurt patients.
  • •The program is only for doctors whose drug or alcohol use affects their work.

Example

A doctor starts making mistakes at work because they are drinking too much alcohol.

Instead of just punishing the doctor, this law allows them to join a program to get help. The program supports them to stop drinking and learn to do their job safely again.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2340 Physician Wellness Program

(a) The board may establish a Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Program for the early identification of, and appropriate interventions to support a physician and surgeon in his or her rehabilitation from, substance abuse to ensure that the physician and surgeon remains able to practice medicine in a manner that will not endanger the public health and safety and that will maintain the integrity of the medical profession. The program, if established, shall aid a physician and surgeon with substance abuse issues impacting his or her ability to practice medicine. (b) For the purposes of this article, “program” shall mean the Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Program. (c) If the board establishes a program, the program shall meet the requirements of this article. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 591, Sec. 1. (SB 1177) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Programsubstance abusepractice medicinepublic health and safetyintegrity of the medical profession

Related Statutes

  • § 19970 Severability Clause
  • § 19971 Police Power Construction
  • § 19972 State Gambling License Limitation
  • § 2340.2 Physician Substance Abuse Program
  • § 2340.4 Professional Substance Abuse Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2340.
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