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34-25A-3
and require the generation of an image, form, or mold that replicates the patient's body or
body segment and involves the rectification of dimensions, contours, and volumes to achieve
proper fit, comfort, and function for that specific patient. Except for the treatment of scoliosis,
orthosis does not include prefabricated or direct-formed orthotic devices, as defined in this
subdivision and does not include any of the following items: Commercially available knee orthoses
used following injury or surgery; upper extremity adaptive equipment; finger splints;
leather wrist gauntlets; face masks used following burns; wheelchair seating that is an integral
part of the wheelchair and not worn by the patient independent of the wheelchair; fabric or
elastic supports; corsets; arch supports, also known as non-custom or prefabricated orthotics;
low-temperature formed plastic splints; trusses; elastic hose; canes; crutches; cervical collars;
dental appliances, and other similar devices as...
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20-2-2
Section 20-2-2 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall
have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) ADMINISTER. The direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation,
ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by: a. A practitioner
or, in his or her presence, his or her authorized agent. b. The patient or research subject
at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner. (2) AGENT. An authorized person
who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. The
term does not include a common or contract carrier, public warehouseman, or employee of the
carrier or warehouseman. (3) CERTIFYING BOARDS. The State Board of Medical Examiners, the
State Board of Health, the State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the
State Board of Podiatry, and the State Board of Veterinary Medical...
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26-23E-3
Section 26-23E-3 Definitions. As used in 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 with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be
pregnant with knowledge that the termination by those means will with reasonable likelihood
cause the death of the unborn child. Such use or prescription is not an abortion if done with
the intent to save the life or preserve the health of an unborn child, remove a dead unborn
child, or to deliver the unborn child prematurely in order to preserve the health of both
the mother (pregnant woman) and her unborn child. The term abortion as used in this chapter,
does not include a procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of a woman with an ectopic
pregnancy, nor does it include the procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of a woman
when the unborn child has a lethal anomaly. For the purposes of this chapter,...
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34-25A-5
pedorthist with an entity accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. (d)
In order to obtain registration as an orthotic supplier, an applicant shall be a citizen of
the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is legally present
in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government, and shall
do the following: (1) File a written application on forms to be developed and approved by
the board. Such forms shall require personal information such as full name, current
address, educational status and history, and work history for the last five years of employment.
(2) The application forms shall be accompanied, when submitted, by attestation of employment
by or contractual relationship with a manufacturer of orthoses or orthosis components whether
registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration or not. Attestation shall be
by notarized statement signed by the president, chief operating officer, or...
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34-9-6.1
Section 34-9-6.1 Mobile dental facilities or portable dental operations. (a) For purposes of
this section, the following words have the following meanings: (1) DENTAL HOME. The dental
home is the ongoing relationship between the dentist and the patient, inclusive of all aspects
of oral health care, delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated, and
family-centered way. (2) MOBILE DENTAL FACILITY. Any self-contained facility in which dentistry
or dental hygiene is practiced which may be moved, towed, or transported from one location
to another. (3) OPERATOR. A person licensed to practice dentistry in this state or an entity
which is approved as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code which
employs dentists licensed in the state to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental
operation. (4) PORTABLE DENTAL OPERATION. The use of portable dental delivery equipment which
is set up on site to provide dental services outside of a mobile...
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34-11-2
action for trespass by reason of this entry. (2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed
as giving authority to a professional land surveyor to destroy, injure, damage, or move anything
on the lands of another without the written permission of the landowner and nothing in this
section shall be construed as removing civil liability for the damages. (3) A professional
land surveyor shall make reasonable effort to notify adjoining landowners upon whose land
it is necessary to enter. (4) No owner or occupant of the land shall be liable for any injury
or damage sustained by any person entering upon his or her land under this subsection. (5)
Nothing in this subsection shall limit the rights of condemning authorities under Sections
18-1A-50 to 18-1A-55, inclusive. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 79, p. 1976, §1; Acts 1966, Ex.
Sess., No. 329, p. 462, §1; Acts 1984, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 84-792, p. 182, §1; Acts 1997,
No. 97-683, p. 1332, §1; Act 2004-501, p. 954, §1; Act 2018-550, §1.)...
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34-14-1
Section 34-14-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) APPRENTICE. A person who
has met the requirements of Section 34-14-7 and may engage in the practice of fitting and
dealing in hearing instruments only under the direct supervision of a hearing aid dispenser
or hearing aid specialist when designated by the sponsoring dispenser. (2) APPRENTICE PERMIT.
A permit issued while the applicant is in training to become a licensed hearing aid specialist.
(3) BOARD. The Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers. (4) DIRECT SUPERVISION. On site and close
contact whereby a supervisor is able to respond quickly to the needs of the patient or client
receiving care or the supervisee. (5) HEARING AID DISPENSER. Any trained person who has met
all requirements of this chapter for licensure and who may engage in the practice of fitting
and dealing in hearing instruments without the direct supervision of any...
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34-23-150
Section 34-23-150 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. (2) COMPONENT. Any ingredient
used in the compounding of a drug product. (3) COMPOUNDING. The preparation, mixing, assembling,
packaging, and labeling of a drug or device as the result of a licensed practitioner's prescription
drug order or initiative based on the practitioner/patient/pharmacist relationship in the
course of professional practice. a. Compounding may also be for the purpose of, or as incident
to, research, teaching, or chemical analysis. b. Compounding includes the preparation of drugs
or devices in anticipation of prescription drug orders based on routine, regularly observed
prescribing patterns. c. Reconstitution of commercial products is not considered compounding
for purposes of this article. (4) COMPOUNDED OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS. A medical product
that is prepared, packaged, and labeled in a pharmacy...
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27-26-1
of human illnesses. (4) PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION. Any medical or dental professional corporation
or any medical or dental professional association. (5) PHYSICIAN. Any person licensed to practice
medicine in Alabama. (6) DENTIST. Any person licensed to practice dentistry in Alabama. (7)
HOSPITAL. Such institutions as are defined in Section 22-21-20 as hospitals. (8) OTHER HEALTH
CARE PROVIDERS. Any professional corporation or any person employed by physicians, dentists,
and hospitals who are directly involved in the delivery of health care services. (9) MEDICAL
LIABILITY. A finding by a judge, jury, or arbitration panel that a physician, dentist, medical
institution, or other health care provider did not meet the applicable standard of care and
that such failure was the proximate cause of the injury complained of, resulting in
damage to the patient. (10) BOARD. The board of directors of the joint underwriting association
created by Section 27-26-22. (Acts 1975, No. 513, p. 1148, §3.)...
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34-24-360
Section 34-24-360 Restrictions, etc., on license; grounds. The Medical Licensure Commission
shall have the power and duty to suspend, revoke, or restrict any license to practice medicine
or osteopathy in the State of Alabama or place on probation or fine any licensee whenever
the licensee shall be found guilty on the basis of substantial evidence of any of the following
acts or offenses: (1) Fraud in applying for or procuring a certificate of qualification to
practice medicine or osteopathy or a license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State
of Alabama. (2) Unprofessional conduct as defined herein or in the rules and regulations promulgated
by the commission. (3) Practicing medicine or osteopathy in such a manner as to endanger the
health of the patients of the practitioner. (4) Conviction of a felony; a copy of the record
of conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive
evidence. (5) Conviction of any crime or offense which...
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