12-572. Burden of proof for treatment in
emergency departments or rendered by on-call providers
A. Unless the elements of proof contained in section 12-563 are established by
clear and convincing evidence, a health professional as defined in section 32-3201 who
provides or who is consulted to provide services to a patient of a licensed hospital in
compliance with the emergency medical treatment and labor act (P.L. 99-272; 100 Stat.
164; 42 United States Code section 1395dd) or as a result of a disaster is not liable for
any civil or other damages as a result of any act or omission.
B. Unless the elements of proof contained in section 12-563 are established by
clear and convincing evidence regarding the acts or omissions of a licensed hospital or
its agents and employees in cases that are covered by subsection A of this section, the
hospital is not liable for any civil or other damages as a result of any act or omission.
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