§ 90-202.12. Free choice by patient guaranteed.
§ 90‑202.12. Freechoice by patient guaranteed.
No agency of the State, county or municipality, nor any commission orclinic, nor any board administering relief, social security, health insuranceor health service under the laws of the State of North Carolina shall deny tothe recipients or beneficiaries of their aid or services the freedom to choosethe provider of care or service which are within the scope of practice of aduly licensed podiatrist or duly licensed physician as defined in this Chapter.(1967, c. 690, s. 3; 1975,c. 672, s. 1.)