Smith v. Board of Medical Quality Assurance

Opinion

CHANNELL, J.

In this case of first impression, we are asked to determine the constitutionality of section 2292 of the Business and Professions Code, 1 authorizing the Board of Medical Quality Assurance 2 to compel a physician to undergo a professional competency examination. Respondent board, without first granting appellant John Phillip Smith, M.D., the right to appear at its hearing, ordered him to undergo this examination. On appeal, Smith contends, inter alia, that the board’s procedure denied him equal protection and due process. We reject these contentions and affirm the trial…