Section 1797.59 Of Chapter 2. Definitions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2.5. >> Chapter 2.
1797.59
. "Base hospital physician" or "BHP" means a physician and
surgeon who is currently licensed in California, who is assigned to
the emergency department of a base hospital, and who has been trained
to issue advice and instructions to prehospital emergency medical
care personnel consistent with statewide guidelines established by
the authority. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to abridge or
restrict the duties or functions of a physician and surgeon as
otherwise provided by law.