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8.4.1: Unethical Agreements in Complaint Settlements

  Adopted: Nov 1993  | Amended: Sep 2025  Print Friendly Version  |   Share this item

The Board considers it unethical for a licensee to settle a complaint if the agreement includes a condition that prevents the patient from sharing information or filing a complaint with the Board.  Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action by the Board.