Section 34-24-50.1 Definitions. - Alabama Statutes

Section 34-24-50.1

Definitions.

Unless otherwise indicated from the context, the terms set out below as used in Articles 3, 8, 9, and 10 of this chapter shall have the following meanings:

(1) PHYSICIAN. Either a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy.

(2) LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE. Both the practice of medicine by a doctor of medicine or the practice of osteopathy by a doctor of osteopathy.

(3) DOCTOR. Both doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy.

(Act 2002-140, p. 359, §2.)