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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.20165a

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

Sec. 20165a. (1) Except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by the department, a health facility's cooperation in a treatment recommended by a health professional as authorized under the right to try act,  1 alone, is not grounds for the department to take any action against a licensee under section 20165.  2

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Gross negligence” means conduct so reckless as to demonstrate a substantial lack of concern for whether serious injury to a person would result.

(b) “Willful misconduct” means conduct committed with an intentional or reckless disregard for the safety of others, as by failing to exercise reasonable care to prevent a known danger.

1 M.C.L.A. § 333.26451 et seq.
2 M.C.L.A. § 333.20165.
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