SECTIONS 337 - California Statutes

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE

SECTION 337

337. (a) The department shall prepare and disseminate an
informational brochure for victims of psychotherapist-patient sexual
contact and advocates for those victims. This brochure shall be
developed by the department in consultation with members of the
Sexual Assault Program of the Office of Criminal Justice Planning and
the office of the Attorney General.
(b) The brochure shall include, but is not limited to, the
following:
(1) A legal and an informal definition of psychotherapist-patient
sexual contact.
(2) A brief description of common personal reactions and histories
of victims and victim's families.
(3) A patient's bill of rights.
(4) Options for reporting psychotherapist-patient sexual relations
and instructions for each reporting option.
(5) A full description of administrative, civil, and professional
associations complaint procedures.
(6) A description of services available for support of victims.
(c) The brochure shall be provided to each individual contacting
the Medical Board of California and affiliated health boards or the
Board of Behavioral Sciences regarding a complaint involving
psychotherapist-patient sexual relations.