The purpose of this act [57-21-1 to 57-21-3 NMSA 1978] is to protect the health and welfare of the people of New Mexico. History: Laws 1983, ch. 79, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Healers §§ 141 to 143. 70 C.J.S. Physicians, […]
As used in this act [57-21-1 to 57-21-3 NMSA 1978], “health care practitioner” means anyone licensed or certified to provide health care services in this state and includes but is not limited to nurses, physicians, dentists, osteopaths, chiropractors, optometrists, podiatrists, acupuncturists, psychiatrists, psychologists and physical therapists; provided that “health care practitioner” shall not include anyone […]
A. Any health care practitioner advertising services to the public shall state in the advertisement his name, address or telephone number and the designation of the profession in which he is licensed or certified to practice. B. Anyone violating the provisions of Subsection A of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: Laws 1983, […]
