How to file a complaint with state medical board

The Board investigates complaints against physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, respiratory care practitioners, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, and perfusionists.

If you wish to complain to the Board, please do so in writing. Provide full name and practice address of practitioner. Complaint Process File a Complaint. Need Help? Contact the Board's Consumer Information Unit for assistance.

Office Practice Failure to sign death certificate, failure to provide records, misleading advertising Inappropriate Prescribing Provider Impairment Under the influence of drugs or alcohol, mental or physical impairment Sexual Misconduct Unlicensed Activity Aiding and abetting unlicensed practice, unlicensed provider Non-Jurisdictional Complaints For complaints regarding licensees not listed above, please visit the Department of Consumer Affairs website to determine the appropriate Board to investigate the complaint.

Access to Your Information. Possible Disclosure of Personal Information. The information you provide may also be disclosed in the following circumstances: In response to a public Records Act request, as allowed by the Information Practices Act; To another government agency a required by state and federal law; In response to a court or administrative order, a subpoena, or a search warrant.

The following are options available in attempting to resolve problems with one of the Medical Board licensees listed above: OPTION 1 Discuss your complaint with the licensee or his or her supervisor. In most cases, they are sensitive to complaints about their services. You may feel reluctant to use this approach, but many complaints are resolved in this manner and it might be your most convenient way to proceed.