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6-5-542
Section 6-5-542 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. A medical
practitioner, dental practitioner, medical institution, physician, dentist, hospital, or other
health care provider as those terms are defined in Section 6-5-481. (2) STANDARD OF CARE.
The standard of care is that level of such reasonable care, skill, and diligence as other
similarly situated health care providers in the same general line of practice, ordinarily
have and exercise in like cases. A breach of the standard of care is the failure by a health
care provider to comply with the standard of care, which failure proximately causes personal
injury or wrongful death. This definition applies to all actions for injuries or damages or
wrongful death whether in contract or tort and whether based on intentional or unintentional
conduct. (3) FUTURE DAMAGES. Damages for future medical treatment, care,...
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34-23-77
Section 34-23-77 Collaborative practice agreement. (a) A pharmacist licensed by the Alabama
State Board of Pharmacy and a physician licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners may
enter into a collaborative practice agreement. (b) A copy of the collaborative practice agreement
and any amendment thereto shall be submitted to each respective board within 10 days after
the agreement is signed by both parties. (c) A collaborative practice agreement and any amendment
thereto shall not become effective until approved by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and
the State Board of Medical Examiners. (d) The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and the State
Board of Medical Examiners shall each adopt rules to implement this section. The initial rules
shall be adopted not later than October 1, 2019. (e) A collaborative practice agreement between
a licensed pharmacist and a licensed physician may not be approved unless both the Alabama
State Board of Pharmacy and State Board of Medical Examiners...
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34-9-21
Section 34-9-21 Employing services of commercial dental laboratory or private technician. (a)
Every duly licensed and registered dentist who employs the services of a commercial dental
laboratory or private technician for the purpose of constructing, altering, repairing, or
duplicating any prostheses (fixed or removable), splint, or orthodontic appliance shall be
required to furnish the commercial dental laboratory or private technician an impression or
cast made by the dentist when necessary, together with a prescription setting forth the following:
(1) The name and address of the commercial dental laboratory or private dental technician.
(2) The patient's name or identification number, and if a number is used the patient's name
shall be written upon the duplicate copy of the prescription retained by the dentist. (3)
The date on which the prescription was written. (4) A description of the work to be done,
with diagram if necessary. (5) A specification of the type and quality of...
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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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22-21-219
Section 22-21-219 Payment of public funds to physicians prohibited; collection of costs, etc.,
from indigent patient, etc. No physician shall be entitled to receive any public funds as
a fee for attending or treating an indigent patient hospitalized under the provisions of this
article, it being the intent and purpose of this article that all such professional medical
services shall be furnished by such physician without cost to the state or any participating
county, but this shall not be construed as prohibiting any physician, hospital or other interested
party from collecting from such patient, or from relatives or others upon whom such patient
is legally dependent or from other third parties the amount of any charges for hospitalization
or professional medical services rendered to such patient; provided, that if any hospital
shall collect from any such indigent patient, or from relatives or others upon whom such patient
is legally dependent or from other third parties any charges...
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27-21A-1
Section 27-21A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings, respectively: (1) AGENT. A person who is appointed or employed by a health maintenance
organization and who engages in solicitation of membership in such organization. This definition
does not include a person enrolling members on behalf of an employer, union, or other organization.
(2) BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Emergency care, inpatient hospital and physician care, and
outpatient medical services. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Insurance. (4) ENROLLEE.
An individual who is enrolled in a health maintenance organization. (5) EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE.
Any certificate, agreement, or contract issued to an enrollee setting out the coverage to
which he is entitled. (6) HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Any services included in the furnishing to
any individual of medical or dental care, or hospitalization or incident to the furnishing
of such care or hospitalization, as well as the...
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22-11A-60
Section 22-11A-60 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have the
following meanings: (1) HEALTH CARE FACILITY. A hospital, nursing home, ambulatory surgical
center, outpatient surgical facility, ambulance service, rescue squad, paid fire department,
volunteer fire department, or any other clinic, office, or facility in which medical, dental,
nursing, or podiatric services are offered. (2) HEALTH CARE WORKER. Physicians, dentists,
nurses, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, surgical technicians, physician assistants,
podiatrist, dialysis technicians, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, ambulance drivers,
dental hygienists, dental assistants, students in the healing arts, or any other individual
who provides or assists in the provision of medical, dental, or nursing services. (3) HEPATITIS
B VIRUS (HBV) INFECTION. The presence of the HBV as determined by the presence of hepatitis
B(e) antigen for six months or longer or by other means as determined by...
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34-9-65
Section 34-9-65 Reports of mortalities and other incidents resulting from general anesthesia
or sedation. (a) All licensees engaged in the practice of dentistry in the state must submit
a complete report within a period of 30 days to the Board of Dental Examiners of any mortality
or other incident occurring in the outpatient facilities of such dentist which results in
permanent physical or mental injury of the patient as a direct result of general anesthesia
or sedation techniques. (b) The Board of Dental Examiners shall have authority to adopt rules
and regulations implementing and enforcing the provisions of this section. (c) Violation of
any provision of this section shall subject the dentist to the penalties outlined in Section
34-9-18 and no order imposing those penalties shall be made or entered except after notice
and hearing by the board as provided in Chapter 9, Title 34. Such order shall be subject to
judicial review as provided by such chapter. (Acts 1985, No. 85-697, p....
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34-9-9
Section 34-9-9 Exercise of independent professional judgment by dentists; prohibited business
arrangements or relationships; penalties. (a) No person other than a dentist licensed pursuant
to this chapter or a 501(c)(3) entity registered under Section 34-9-7.2 may do any of the
following: (1) Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office. (2)
Place in the possession of a dentist, dental hygienist, or other agent such dental material
or equipment as may be necessary for the management of a dental office on the basis of a lease
or any other agreement for compensation for the use of such material, equipment, or offices.
(3) Retain the ownership or control of dental equipment, material, or office and make the
same available in any manner for the use of a dentist, dental hygienist, or other agent. (4)
The term "person," as used in this section, shall not in any way pertain to state,
county, municipal, or city institutions but shall be deemed to include any...
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27-19A-12
Section 27-19A-12 Dental services - Coverages; fees; exceptions. (a) As used in this section,
the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) COVERED PERSON. Any individual,
family, or family member on whose behalf third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical
expenses is provided under an insurance policy, plan, or contract providing for third-party
payment or prepayment of health care or medical expenses. (2) COVERED SERVICES. Dental care
services for which a reimbursement is available under an enrollee's plan contract, or for
which a reimbursement would be available but for the application of contractual limitations
such as deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, waiting periods, annual or lifetime maximums,
frequency limitations, alternative benefit payments, or any other limitation. (3) DENTAL CARE
PROVIDER. A licensed dentist. (4) DENTAL PLAN. Includes any policy of insurance which is issued
by a health care service contractor which provides for coverage of...
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