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Code of Alabama
Title 22 - HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLSubtitle 2 - MENTAL HEALTH
Chapter 56 - MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS' RIGHTS ACT
Section 22-56-8 - Effect of chapter on established standards of medical care; applicability of written policies and procedures

Ala. Code § 22-56-8

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Section 22-56-8 - Effect of chapter on established standards of medical care; applicability of written policies and procedures

This chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to alter, expand, or diminish established standards of medical care applicable to physicians licensed to practice medicine. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the requirement to develop and implement written policies and procedures as outlined in Section 22-56-7 shall not apply to the private offices of physicians licensed to practice medicine.

Ala. Code § 22-56-8 (1975)

Acts 1995, No. 95-744, p. 1690, §8.