Business and Professions Code - BPC - BPC § 2220.7

Summary

(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 anoth

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(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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  (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 contact…