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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 217.5406. Death of patient receiving experimental treatment absolves heirs of liability for resulting debt

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If an eligible patient dies while being treated with an investigational drug, biological product, or device, the patient's heirs are not liable for any outstanding debt related to the treatment or to a lack of insurance as a result of the treatment.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 217.5406. Death of patient receiving experimental treatment absolves heirs of liability for resulting debt - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xviii-public-health/ky-rev-st-sect-217-5406.html


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