Representative Lorie D. Fowlke
proposes the following amendments:
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. establishes a standard of proof of clear and convincing evidence for malpractice
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actions based on emergency care received in an emergency room;
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and
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. applies the standard of clear and convincing evidence after May 15, 2007
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; and
. sunsets the standard of proof on July 1, 2011.
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Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
63-55-213, as last amended by Chapter 82, Laws of Utah 2006
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(d) "Fault" is defined in Section
78-27-37
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(e) "Health care provider"
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is defined in Section
78-14-3
}
means a physician licensed under
either Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic
Medical Practices Act
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(2) A health care provider who, in good faith, provides or is consulted to provide
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(b) applies to emergency care given after May 15, 2007.
Section 2. Section 63-55-213 is amended to read:
63-55-213
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Repeal dates, Title 13.
(1)
Title 13, Chapter 16, Motor Fuel Marketing Act, is repealed July 1, 2007.