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Current existing California statutes mandate that healthcare professionals describe their degree, licensure and level of training, however the use of physician equivalent terms such as “-ologist” is not clearly defined. Legislation is needed to further strengthen regulations on title transparency by improving legal definitions of physician-equivalent terms and also creating a clear mechanism for enforcement. Transparency is important to patients, and there is a strong consensus on the importance of accurate information.