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22-1-16
Section 22-1-16 Prescribing, dispensing, and administering auto-injectable epinephrine; liability;
reports; rulemaking authority. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) ADMINISTER. The direct application of an epinephrine auto-injector
to the body of an individual. (2) AUTHORIZED ENTITY. Any entity or organization other than
a K-12 public school subject to Section 16-1-48, in connection with or at which allergens
capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, including, but not limited to, recreation camps,
colleges and universities, day care facilities, youth sport leagues, amusement parks, restaurants,
places of employment, and sports arenas. (3) EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR. A single-use device
used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.
(4) MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. A physician or other individual licensed under Title 34 authorized
to treat, use, or prescribe medicine and drugs for sick and...
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22-7A-1
Section 22-7A-1 Physician agreements; dentist agreements. (a) For the purposes of this chapter,
the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) DENTIST. A person licensed to practice
dentistry in this state. (2) DENTIST AGREEMENT or AGREEMENT. A contract between a dentist
and a patient or his or her legal representative in which the dentist or the dentist's medical
practice agrees to provide dental services to the patient for an agreed upon fee and period
of time. (3) DENTIST PRACTICE. A dentist or a dental practice of a dentist that charges a
periodic fee for dental services and which does not bill a third party any additional fee
for services for patients covered under a dental agreement. The per visit charge of the practice
shall be less than the monthly equivalent of the periodic fee. (4) PHYSICIAN. A person licensed
to practice medicine in this state. (5) PHYSICIAN AGREEMENT or AGREEMENT. A contract between
a physician and a patient or his or her legal representative in...
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26-23B-3
Section 26-23B-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument, medicine,
drug, or any other substance or device to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant
with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the
life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child who died as
the result of natural causes in utero, accidental trauma, or a criminal assault on the pregnant
woman or her unborn child, and which causes the premature termination of the pregnancy. (2)
ATTEMPT TO PERFORM OR INDUCE AN ABORTION. An act, or an omission of a statutorily required
act, that, under the circumstances as the actor believes them to be, constitutes a substantial
step in a course of conduct planned to culminate in the performance or induction of an abortion
in this state in violation of this chapter. (3) FERTILIZATION. The...
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11-58-1
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 independently in their own homes or a commercial board
and room situation, yet who do not require the medical and nursing services...
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22-8A-9
Section 22-8A-9 Withholding or withdrawal of treatment, etc., not suicide; execution of advance
directive not to affect sale, etc., of life or health insurance nor be condition for receipt
of treatment, etc.; provisions of chapter cumulative. (a) The withholding or withdrawal of
life-sustaining treatment or artificially provided nutrition and hydration from a patient
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall not, for any purpose, constitute a
suicide and shall not constitute assisting suicide. (b) The making of an advance directive
for health care pursuant to this chapter shall not affect in any manner the sale, procurement,
or issuance of any policy of life or health insurance, nor shall it be deemed to modify the
terms of an existing policy of life or health insurance. No policy of life or health insurance
shall be legally impaired or invalidated in any manner by the withholding or withdrawal of
life-sustaining treatment or artificially provided nutrition and hydration...
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27-1-20
Section 27-1-20 Patient Right to Know Act. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited
as the "Patient Right to Know Act." (b) As used in this section, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ENROLLEE.
A person who purchases individual health care coverage or an employer who purchases a group
health care plan. (2) PROVIDER. A physician, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, optometrist,
psychologist, clinical social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, registered optician, licensed
professional counselor, physical therapist, and chiropractor. (c)(1) All persons, firms, corporations,
associations, health maintenance organizations, health insurance services, or preferred provider
organizations, any employer-sponsored health benefit plan, or any similar organization or
entity, providing health, accident, or dental insurance coverage, either directly or indirectly,
shall provide an enrollee with a written description of the...
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30-6-6
(1) Obtain certification pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, the issuance of a certification
does not obligate the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to provide monies
distributed through the Domestic Violence Trust Fund. (2) Receive at least 10 percent of its
funding from one or more local, municipal, or county sources, public or private, provided
contributions in kind, whether materials, commodities, transportation, office space, other
types of facilities, or personal services, may be evaluated and counted as part of
the required local funding. (h)(1) All funds collected and appropriated for certified domestic
violence centers shall be distributed equitably by the director. (2) A contract between the
director and a certified domestic violence center shall contain provisions ensuring the availability
and geographic necessity of services throughout the service area. For this purpose, a center
may distribute funds through subcontracts or to center...
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34-26-1
Section 34-26-1 Practice as "psychologist" and "psychological technician"
defined. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the two levels of psychological practice are
as follows: (1) Psychologist. (2) Psychological technician. (b)(1) A person practices as a
psychologist within the meaning of this chapter when he or she holds himself or herself out
to be a psychologist or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service
involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science
and profession of psychology, such as interviewing or administering and interpreting tests
of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality characteristics for such purposes
as psychological evaluation or for such purposes as overall personality appraisal or classification,
or treatment. The practice of psychologists specifically includes the use of projective assessment
techniques, the diagnosis of mental disorders, and psychotherapy. (2) Nothing in...
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38-12A-2
to have been perpetrated by a member of the foster parent's household, the process for disposition
of these allegations, and any review process for reports of indicated child abuse and neglect
upon receipt of the allegations. A written notification of any report in which a finding is
not indicated on the county level shall be provided to a foster parent within five days of
the findings. (21) The right to copies of all information relative to their family and services
contained in the personal foster home record. (22) The right to mediation procedures
that may be developed and adopted by the department and the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent
Association Board. The foster parent may request mediation in accordance with any mediation
policy adopted by the department and the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Board
without threat of reprisal. (23) The right to appeal the closing of a foster family home by
the department in accordance with any appeal procedure adopted...
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44-1-24
Section 44-1-24 Powers and duties of department generally. The Department of Youth Services
shall perform the following: (1) Provide services for youths who have run away from their
own communities in this state or from their home communities in other states to this state,
and provide such services, care, or cost for the youths as may be required pursuant to the
provisions of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles. (2) Provide for the expansion of local
detention care for youths alleged to be delinquent pending court hearing. (3) Secure the provision
of medical, hospital, psychiatric, surgical, or dental service, or payment of the cost of
such services, as may be needed for committed youths. (4) License and subsidize foster care
facilities or group homes for youths alleged to be delinquent pending hearing before a juvenile
court or adjudged delinquent following hearing, including detention, examination, study, care,
treatment, and training. (5) Establish, maintain, and subsidize programs...
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