Code of Alabama - Title 22: Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control - Section 22-5D-7 - Relation to other laws and professional obligations

Section 22-5D-7 - Relation to other laws and professional obligations.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to establish a standard of care for physicians or otherwise modify, amend, or supersede any provision of the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1987 or the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1996, commencing with Section 6-5-540 et seq., or any amendment thereto, or any judicial interpretation thereof.

(b) This chapter does not require a medical professional who is licensed under the laws of this state to counsel, advise, prescribe, dispense, administer, or otherwise be involved in the care of an eligible patient using an investigational drug, biological product, or device.

(c) This chapter does not require a hospital licensed under Section 22-21-25 to provide any service related to an investigational drug, biological product, or device.

(Act 2015-320, §7.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021