This article shall be known as the ‘‘Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 43-34-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509. Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509, effective July 1, 2009, redesignated former Code Section 43-34-20 as present Code Section 43-34-21. 82 43-34-21 PHYSICIANS, ASSISTANTS, & OTHERS 43-34-21 43-34-21. Definitions.