To give members even more current information on bill activities in California and in Washington, D.C., CAP now offers insider information to members who choose to opt in for regular email updates.

A common allegation in malpractice lawsuits is the failure to obtain the patient’s consent for treatment. It goes beyond just getting the patient to sign a piece of paper.

As our biennial election approaches, 12 physician members have been nominated by the CAP and MPT Boards to serve the membership. We invite you to learn more about this diverse pool of physician candidates who hope to have the privilege of supporting you and your practice and guiding the organization into the next era of strength and service.

Over the past 25 years, physicians have faced a distinct change in attitudes on prescription pain medication. Policy discussions in years past to promote more liberal use of narcotics have been replaced by the current war on opioid addiction. To be sure, a physician attempting to assist a patient on long-term pain medication faces special challenges.

As a physician, you handle patient diagnoses with due diligence, taking the right steps to consult with peers, order the right tests, analyze results, and offer the best guidance for safe and effective treatments. Yet, many physicians do not practice the same diligence when safeguarding themselves or their livelihoods.