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"Guide to the Laws Governing the Practice of Medicine by Physicians and Surgeons"

This 94-page publication is a reference source on the federal and state laws and additional information that govern a physician's medical practice. It is a summary of and should not be used in place of the laws themselves. The publication can be downloaded at www.mbc.ca.gov/publications/laws_guide.pdf. For an individual hard copy, please call the Board's publications desk at (916) 263-2466.