The purpose of this act [57-21-1 to 57-21-3 NMSA 1978] is to protect the health and welfare of the people of New Mexico. History: Laws 1983, ch. 79, § 1. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Healers §§ 141 to 143. 70 C.J.S. Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers §§ 55, 56.
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