Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title22 HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. |
Title1 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL GENERALLY. |
Chapter19. DEAD BODIES. |
Article8. Lifesaving Organ Procurement Act. |
§22-19-141. Definitions.
Latest version.
-
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) ORGAN. Organs, tissues, eyes, bones, arteries, blood or other fluids and any other part or portions of a human body.
(2) ATTENDING PHYSICIAN. The physician selected by, or assigned to, the patient and who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient.