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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 12. Courts and Civil Proceedings § 12-562. Medical malpractice actions; grounds

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A medical malpractice action shall not be brought against a licensed health care provider except upon the grounds set forth in § 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,  1 a podiatrist licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 7,  2 a registered nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 15  3 or a physician assistant licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 25  4 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 § 46-455.

1 Sections 32-1401 et seq., 32-1800 et seq.
2 Section 32-801 et seq.
3 Section 32-1601 et seq.
4 Section 32-2501 et seq.
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