Georgia Statutes

§ 31-11-117 — Statutory construction

Georgia·Title 31

This article shall not be construed to be a medical practice guideline and shall not be used to restrict the authority of a hospital to provide services for which it has received a license under state law. The General Assembly intends that all patients be treated individually based on each patient's needs and circumstances.

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Legislative History

Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 772,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2008.

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