Michigan § 331.163 - County hospitals; physician's right to treat patients, right to employ physicians or nurse.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 331.163 — County hospitals; physician's right to treat patients, right to employ physicians or nurse., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 331.163. County hospitals; physician's right to treat patients, right to employ physicians or nurse.
All physicians and surgeons licensed under the laws of Michigan shall have the privilege of treating patients in the hospital, subject always to such rules and regulations as shall be established by the board of trustees under the provisions of this act. The patient shall have the right to employ at his own expense his own physician or nurse, and when acting for any patient in such hospital the physician employed by the patient shall have charge of the care and treatment of such patient.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 331.163
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 331.163 cover?
Section 331.163 ("County hospitals; physician's right to treat patients, right to employ physicians or nurse.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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 Michigan § 331.163?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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