{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"4602","citation":"Lab. Code, § 4602","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200. - 6002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION [4451. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules [4550. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Medical and Hospital Treatment [4600. - 4615.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1513.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the employee so requests, the employer shall procure certification by either the administrative director or the appeals board as the case may be of the competency, for the particular case, of the consulting or additional physicians.</p>","text":"If the employee so requests, the employer shall procure certification by either the administrative director or the appeals board as the case may be of the competency, for the particular case, of the consulting or additional physicians.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/medical-and-hospital-treatment-4602","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}