Maine § 19308. - Standard of care
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 19308. — Standard of care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19308.. Standard of care
A licensee shall be held to the same standard of care in diagnosis, treatment and management of patient care as that degree of skill and proficiency commonly exercised by a physician with a specialty in eye care in this State. A licensee shall ensure that the services provided are consistent with the licensee's scope of practice, including the licensee's education, training, experience, ability, licensure and certification. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 19308.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 19308. cover?
Section 19308. ("Standard of care") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 19308.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 19308." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 19308. apply to my situation?
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