SUBCHAPTER 42E ‑ MODE OF PRACTICE

SECTION .0100 ‑ RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

21 NCAC 42E .0101          PROFESSIONAL CODE

The optometrist shall keep the visual welfare of the patient uppermost at all times, promote the best care of the visual needs of mankind, strive continuously to develop educational, professional, clinical, and technical proficiency and keep himself informed as to new developments within his profession.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90‑121.2(a);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. May 30, 1978;

Amended Eff. September 30, 1981;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 23, 2015.