1. (a) The applicant shall be a licensed physician or be otherwise legally authorized to practice medicine in this state.
2. (b) The applicant is found to abuse dangerous drugs or alcoholic beverages, or suffer from mental or physical disability in a manner which may affect the physician's ability to practice medicine safety or competently.
3. (c) The applicant shall have voluntarily requested admission to the program.
4. (d) The applicant agrees to undertake any medical or psychiatric examinations ordered to evaluate the application for participation in the program.
5. (e) The applicant cooperates with the program by providing medical information, disclosure authorizations and releases of liability as may be necessary for participation in the program.
6. (f) The applicant agrees in writing to cooperate with all elements of the diversion agreement.

An applicant shall meet the following criteria for admission to the program:

Note: Authority cited: Section 2018, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2350, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 8-5-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 32).

2. Amendment of subsection (g) filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000 (Register 2001, No. 42).

3. Editorial correction implementing printing of 10-5-2000 order (Register 2001, No. 42).

4. Repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 10-19-2001; operative 11-18-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43).