Consumer Response Form the Medical Board of California

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this is a consumer alert from consumer Watchdog I am Michelle monserat ramas Kathy Olsen Patient Advocate with consumer Watchdog did you know that we have new consumer rights starting January 1st thousands of people each year file a complaint with the medical board of California after their loved one or they themselves are harmed by a doctor for decades the medical board has decided doctor disciplinary cases without taking into consideration the testimony the patients impacted or their loved ones that's why nearly six out of 10 investigated cases are closed without discipling action you now have the right to submit a patient impact statement to the medical board that it must consider that's right thanks to our work and the work of our volunteer advocacy team on S SP 815 the medical board Reform Bill that passed last year Californians now have more rights if their complaint is under investigation starting January 1st any person whose complaint is newly referred for investigation can sub