(a)  This article shall not be construed as altering or repealing § 2400 of the Business and Professions Code.

(b)  Nothing in Sections 1317 et seq. and 1798.170 et seq. shall prevent a physician from exercising his or her professional judgment in conflict with any state or local regulation adopted pursuant to Section 1317 et seq. or 1798.170 et seq., so long as the judgment conforms with Sections 1317, 1317.1, and, except for subdivision (g), Section 1317.2, and acting in compliance with the state or local regulation would be contrary to the best interests of the patient.

(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1240, Sec. 13.)