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34-13A-2
Section 34-13A-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ABGC. The American Board of Genetic Counseling, or its successor
or equivalent. (2) ABMGG. The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, or its successor
or equivalent. (3) ACGC. The Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, or its successor
or equivalent. (4) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling. (5) EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE.
The ABGC or ABMGG certification examination, or the examination provided by a successor entity
to the ABGC or ABMGG, to test the competence and qualifications of applicants to practice
genetic counseling. (6) GENETIC COUNSELING. The provision of services by a genetic counselor
to do any of the following: a. Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories
to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his
or her offspring, or other family members. b. Discuss the...
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38-9A-1
Section 38-9A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall have
the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a)
ADULT. An individual 18 years of age or older with a developmental disability. (b) AGENCY.
Any public state agency, including, but not limited to, the Department of Mental Health, Department
of Public Health, and Department of Education. (c) CHILD. An individual under the age of 18
who has a developmental disability or who is at risk for a developmental disability. A child
under the age of six is considered at risk for a developmental disability if the child has
substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition that has a high
probability of resulting in a developmental disability if services are not provided. (d) COMMUNITY
COUNCIL. A local council composed of people with a developmental disability and their family
members who supervise the implementation of the program in its...
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11-58-1
Section 11-58-1 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall
have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) CLINICAL FACILITIES. Real property for the location or better utilization of a medical
clinic, buildings, parking areas, garages, storage facilities, outbuildings, machinery, equipment,
furniture, and fixtures useful or desirable in the operation of a medical clinic. (2) DOMICILIARY
CARE FACILITY. Homes for the aged, intermediate institutions, and related institutions, whose
primary purpose is to furnish room, board, laundry, personal care, and other nonmedical services,
regardless of what it may be named or called, for not less than 24 hours in any week to three
or more individuals not related by blood or marriage to the owner or administrator. This kind
of care implies sheltered protection and supervised environment for persons, who because of
age or disabilities, are incapable of living...
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22-13-70
Section 22-13-70 Standardized summary of treatment methods, reconstruction options, and availability
of coverage. (a) The Alabama Department of Public Health shall develop a standardized written
summary, in plain nontechnical language, which shall contain all of the following: (1) An
explanation of the alternative medically viable methods of treating breast cancer including,
but not limited to, hormonal, radiological, chemotherapeutic, or surgical treatments, or combinations
thereof. (2) Information on breast reconstructive surgery including, but not limited to, the
use of breast implants, their side effects, risks, and other pertinent information to aid
a person in deciding on a course of treatment. (3) An explanation of the special provisions
relating to mastectomy, lymph node dissection, lumpectomy, and breast reconstructive surgery
coverage, and second opinion coverage, including out-of-network options, under the insurance
law, Section 22-6-10, Section 22-6-11, and Chapter 50,...
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22-52-37
Section 22-52-37 Standards for conduct of civil commitment proceedings generally; minimum standards
for civil commitment; appeals from orders of probate courts as to commitment. (a) Any civil
commitment proceedings are to be conducted in accordance with the following constitutional
due process standards: (1) Adequate notice of the hearing and its purpose shall be given sufficiently
in advance of the scheduled proceedings to permit a reasonable opportunity to prepare therefor.
(2) The person to be committed shall have the right to attend the hearing unless the court,
after appropriate inquiry, determines that he or she is so mentally or physically ill as to
be incapable of attendance. (3) The subject of the hearing shall be informed of his right
to counsel and to the appointment of counsel if indigent. Where the commitment of a presently
confined patient is sought, a guardian ad litem who is an attorney shall be appointed. (4)
The guardian ad litem shall be entitled to a reasonable fee...
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27-55-2
Section 27-55-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, these terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ABUSE. The occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a family or household
member, as defined by subdivision (3) of subsection (b) of Section 15-10-3: a. Attempting
to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing another person, including a minor
child, bodily injury, severe emotional injury, or psychological trauma or conduct which constitutes
the crime of rape. b. Intentionally following another person, including a minor child, without
proper authority, under circumstances that place the person in reasonable fear of bodily injury
or physical harm. c. Subjecting another person, including a minor child, to false imprisonment
or kidnapping. d. Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing damage
to property to intimidate or attempt to control the behavior of another person, including
a minor child. e. Assault, child abuse, criminal...
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34-21-1
Section 34-21-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the
respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) ADVISORY COUNCILS. Advisory councils provided
for under the terms of this chapter. (2) BOARD. The Board of Nursing created hereunder. (3)
COMPACT. The Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact provided in Article 7. (4) COORDINATED LICENSE
INFORMATION SYSTEM. A licensing integrated database and process for collecting, storing, and
sharing nurse licensure and enforcement information that includes all licensed registered
nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses. The system includes all disciplinary history
of each nurse, as administered by a nonprofit organization and controlled by licensing boards.
(5) LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE. A person who is currently licensed to practice practical nursing.
For the purposes of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, practical nursing includes practice
as a licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or...
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11-95-2
Section 11-95-2 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter, and others
evidently intended as the equivalent thereof, shall, in the absence of clear implication herein
otherwise, be given the following respective interpretations herein and shall, except where
the context otherwise requires, be deemed to cover both singular and plural: (1) ALTERNATING
DIRECTOR. The director initially elected by the governing body of the authorizing municipality
and thereafter alternately by the governing bodies of the authorizing county and the authorizing
municipality. (2) APPLICANT. A natural person who files a written application with the governing
body of any county and with the governing body of any municipality located wholly or partially
within such county in accordance with the provisions of Section 11-95-3. (3) AUTHORIZING COUNTY.
Any county the governing body of which shall have adopted an authorizing resolution. (4) AUTHORIZING
MUNICIPALITY. Any municipality the...
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22-6-153
Section 22-6-153 Contract to provide medical care to Medicaid beneficiaries; enrollment; grievance
procedures; duties of Medicaid Agency. (a) Subject to approval of the federal Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Medicaid Agency shall enter into a contract in each Medicaid
region for at least one fully certified regional care organization to provide, pursuant to
a risk contract under which the Medicaid Agency makes a capitated payment, medical care to
Medicaid beneficiaries. However, the Medicaid Agency may enter into a contract pursuant to
this section only if, in the judgment of the Medicaid Agency, care of Medicaid beneficiaries
would be better, more efficient, and less costly than under the then existing care delivery
system. The Medicaid Agency may contract with more than one regional care organization in
a Medicaid region. Pursuant to the contract, the Medicaid Agency shall set capitation payments
for the regional care organization. (b) The Medicaid Agency shall...
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26-1-2
Section 26-1-2 Durable power of attorney; appointment by court of guardian, etc., subsequent
to execution of durable power of attorney; effect of death of principal upon agency relationship;
affidavit by person exercising power of attorney as to lack of knowledge of revocation, etc.;
health care power of attorney. (a) A durable power of attorney is a power of attorney by which
a principal designates another his or her attorney in fact or agent in writing and the writing
contains the words "This power of attorney shall not be affected by disability, incompetency,
or incapacity of the principal" or "This power of attorney shall become effective
upon the disability, incompetency, or incapacity of the principal" or similar words showing
the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding
the principal's subsequent disability, incompetency, or incapacity. (b) All acts done by an
attorney in fact pursuant to a durable power of attorney during any...
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