§ 131E-86. Limited privileges. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 131E‑86.  Limitedprivileges.

(a)        It shall be unlawful for an individual who is not licensedunder Chapter 90 of the General Statutes, Article 1, to admit a patient to ahospital without written proof in accordance with the policy of the governingbody of the hospital that a physician licensed under Chapter 90 of the GeneralStatutes, Article 1, who is a member of the medical staff will be responsiblefor the performance of a basic medical appraisal and for the medical needs ofthe patient. The governing body of a hospital may waive this requirement for adentist licensed under Chapter 90 of the General Statutes, Article 2, to theextent authorized by this statute, who has successfully completed apostgraduate program in oral and maxillofacial surgery accredited by theAmerican Dental Association.

(b)        The governing body of each hospital shall not grantprivileges that exceed the scope of a license. (1983, c. 775, s. 1.)