(a) The board shall not require an applicant for a physicianâs and surgeonâs license or a physicianâs and surgeonâs postgraduate training license to disclose either of the following: (1) A condition or disorder that does not impair the applicantâs ability to practice medicine safely. (2) A condition or disorder for which the applicant is receiving appropriate treatment and which, as a result of the treatment, does not impair the applicantâs ability to practice medicine safely. (b) This section does not prohibit the board from requiring an applicant to disclose participation in a mental health or substance use disorder treatment program, including an impaired practitioner program, resulting from an accusation or disciplinary action brought by a licensing board in or outside of California. (c) If an applicant discloses that they currently have a condition or disorder that impairs their ability to practice medicine safely, the board shall provide the applicant with information on the availability of a probationary or limited practice license.
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