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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) General. Costs, settlements, or judgments cognizable under 10 U.S.C. 1089(f) for personal injury or death caused by any physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, paramedic, or other supporting personnel (including medical and dental technicians, nurse assistants, therapists, and Red Cross volunteers of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD), AMEDD personnel detailed for service with other than a federal department, agency, or instrumentality and direct contract personnel identified in the contract as federal employees), will be paid provided that:
(1) The alleged negligent or wrongful actions or omissions occurred during the performance of medical, dental, or related health care functions (including clinical studies and investigations) while the medical or health care employee was acting within the scope of employment.
(2) Such personnel furnish prompt notification and delivery of all process served or received and other documents, information, and assistance as requested.
(3) Such personnel cooperate in the defense of the action on its merits.
(b) Requests for contribution or indemnification. All requests for contribution or indemnification under this section should be forwarded to the Commander USARCS for action, following the procedures set forth in this subpart.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 32. National Defense § 32.536.80 Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to certain medical malpractice claims - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-32-national-defense/cfr-sect-32-536-80/
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