Ala. Code § 34-19-18: Construction of Chapter.

(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) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing a licensed midwife to practice medicine or prescribe medicine or drugs.