Massachusetts § 51F - Applications by licensed independent clinical social workers for staff membership or clinical privileges; discrimination
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 51F — Applications by licensed independent clinical social workers for staff membership or clinical privileges; discrimination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51F. Applications by licensed independent clinical social workers for staff membership or clinical privileges; discrimination
Section 51F. No hospital, or other institution, licensed under section fifty-one shall discriminate against an individual qualified within the scope of his license when considering or acting on an application of a licensed independent clinical social worker for staff membership or clinical privileges. Each application shall be considered solely on the basis of individual education, training, current competence and experience. Each hospital shall establish, in consultation with the director of social service or, if none, a consulting licensed independent clinical social worker, the specific standards, criteria and procedures to admit applicants for staff membership and clinical privileges.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 51F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 51F cover?
Section 51F ("Applications by licensed independent clinical social workers for staff membership or clinical privileges; discrimination") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 51F?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 51F apply to my situation?
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