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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to statements of specialty by a physician
Summary of provisions
Amends Section 6527 of the education law by adding a new subdivision 8 to prohibit a medical doctor from advertising "board certified" unless he is actually certified or eligible for certification. Certification may be by a private or public board, or parent association if that board or association is an American Board of Medical Specialties, or a member of the American Osteopathic Association, or approved by that physician and surgeons licensing board, or a board or association with an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Justification
This bill is aimed at those physicians who have claimed to be "Board Certified" by so-called "boards" that require a large payment and send a diploma by return mail. It would help to eliminate bogus boards and provide truth in advertising protection for patients. California has enacted similar legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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