Alabama § 22-56-8 Effect of Chapter on Established Standards of Medical Care; Applicability of Written Policies and Procedures

Alabama Statutes

§ 22-56-8 — Effect of Chapter on Established Standards of Medical Care; Applicability of Written Policies and Procedures

Alabama § 22-56-8

Title 22Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control

Ch. 56Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Act

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Ala. Code § 22-56-8 (2026).

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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.

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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.