Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.Records Found: 65
- Osteopathic Medical Board
The board protects consumers, promotes the highest professional standards in the practice of osteopathic medicine, and licenses osteopathic physicians and surgeons. It investigates consumer complaints and uses its enforcement power to ensure practitioners abide by the provisions of the state Business and Professions Code/Medical Practice Act. - Physical Therapy Board
The Board is a California State government agency, which licenses and disciplines physical therapist and physical therapist assistants. The Board provides three principal types of consumer services: verifies education and background prior to licensure, information about physical therapist and physical therapist assistants, and investigation of complaints against physical therapist and physical therapist assistants. - Physician Assistant Committee
The Physician Assistant Committee (PAC) of the Medical Board of California protects consumers by licensing physician assistants and approving physician assistant training programs. The Committee ensures that licensees and approved programs have met the minimum licensure requirements. - President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, (HHS)
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports. Assisted by elements of the U.S. Public Health Service, the PCPFS advises the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on how to encourage more Americans to be physically fit and active. - Public Citizen
Consumer advocacy group that supports citizens' rights concerning health, safety and good government. Organization includes Buyers Up, Congress Watch, Critical Mass, Health Research Group and Litigation Group. - Public Voice for Food and Health Policy
A national research, advocacy and education organization that promotes a safer, healthier and more affordable food supply. Advocates food and agriculture policies that enhance public health and protect the environment. - Respiratory Care Board
The Respiratory Care Board of California's mission is to protect and serve the consumer by enforcing the Respiratory Care Practice Act and its regulations, expanding the delivery and availability of services, increasing public awareness of respiratory care as a profession, and supporting the development and education of all respiratory care practitioners. This bureau receives complaints against respiratory care professionals. - San Francisco Medical Society
Contact about complaints regarding medical services received from doctors, questions about ethics and insurance problems. Provides information about medical services, referrals to physicians, mediation and peer review. - Seafood Inspection Program (DOC)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) oversees fisheries management in the United States, and through the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act, provides a voluntary inspection service to the industry. The NOAA Seafood Inspection Program offers a variety of professional inspection services which assure compliance with all applicable food regulations. In addition, product quality evaluation, grading and certification services on a product lot basis are also… - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board
The mission of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board (SLPAB) is to protect the consumer by requiring adherence to statutes and regulations designed to ensure the qualifications and competency of providers of speech-language pathology and audiology services. The SLPAB is an agency within the California Department of Consumer Affairs. This board receives complaints against speech-language pathologists or audiologists. - Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB)
A division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, SPCB licenses and regulates pest control operators in the state of California. Use this site to verify licenses of pest control professionals and to find consumer information about pest control. - Telephone Medical Advice Services Bureau
Protect consumers by regulating businesses that provide telephone medical advice to California patients. Inform patients of their rights and pursue any reported harmful activities. This bureaus serves both consumers and businesses that provide Telephone Medical Advice Services. - USDA Office of Communications
Office of Communications provides leadership, expertise, counsel, and coordination for the development of communications strategies which are vital to the overall formulation, awareness and acceptance of U.S. Department of Agriculture programs and policies, and serves as the principal USDA contact point for the dissemination of consistent, timely information. - Veterinary Medical Board
The mission of the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) is to protect consumers and animals through development and maintenance of professional standards, licensing of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians, and diligent enforcement of the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. - World Health Organization (WHO)
Information on a wide variety of topics relating to health throughout the world.