483.10 - Resident Rights
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The physician must be licensed to practice, and if the physician chosen by the resident refuses to or does not meet requirements specified in this part, the facility may seek alternate physician participation as specified in paragraphs (d)(4) and (5) of this section to assure provision of appropriate and adequate care and treatment.
Source: CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix PP | 42 CFR § 483.10