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Calif. Medical Board Questioned on Prescription Drug Overdoses

KQED News Staff

Mar 12, 2013 at

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At the state Capitol Monday, parents whose children died of prescription drug overdoses delivered emotional testimony during a joint legislative hearing. Lawmakers are considering whether to expand the mission of the California Medical Board overseeing doctors.

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