Wisconsin Statutes Evidence (Ch. 901 to 937) § 904.14. Inadmissibility of statement by health care provider of apology or condolence

(a) “Health care provider” has the meaning given in s. 146.81(1) and includes an ambulatory surgery center, an adult family home as defined in s. 50.01(1), and a residential care apartment complex, as defined in s. 50.01(6d), that is certified or registered by the department of health services.

(b) “Relative” has the meaning given in s. 106.50(1m)(q).

(a) The statement, gesture, or conduct is made or occurs before the commencement of the civil action, administrative hearing, disciplinary proceeding, mediation, or arbitration.

(b) The statement, gesture, or conduct expresses apology, benevolence, compassion, condolence, fault, liability, remorse, responsibility, or sympathy to a patient or his or her relative or representative.