12-562. Medical malpractice actions;
grounds
A. A medical malpractice action shall not be brought against a licensed health care
provider except upon the grounds set forth in section 12-561.
B. A medical malpractice action brought against a licensed health care provider
shall not be based upon assault and battery.
C. A medical malpractice action based upon breach of contract for professional
services shall not be brought unless such contract is in writing.
D. A medical malpractice action brought against a physician licensed pursuant to
title 32, chapter 13 or 17, a podiatrist licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 7, a
registered nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 15 or a physician
assistant licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 25 regarding services provided within
that person's scope of practice shall not be based on the neglect, abuse or exploitation
of a vulnerable adult, except as provided in section 46-455.
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