Maine Statutes
§ 24 §2851 — Purpose and definitions
1.Purpose.
The purpose of mandatory prelitigation screening and mediation panels is:
2.Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. The definition of a "claim of professional negligence" is limited to any written notice of claim served pursuant to section 2903 against health care practitioners and health care providers or any employee or agent acting within the scope of their authority.
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Legislative History
PL 1985, c. 804, §§12,22 (NEW).
Nearby Sections
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§ 24 §2801
Purpose§ 24 §2802
Formation§ 24 §2803
Submission of cases§ 24 §2804
Hearing§ 24 §2805
Determination by panel committee§ 24 §2806
Notification of determination§ 24 §2807
Confidentiality§ 24 §2808
Effect of determination by panel§ 24 §2809
Statute of limitations§ 24 §2851
Purpose and definitions§ 24 §2852
Formation and procedure§ 24 §2853
Submission of claims§ 24 §2854
Hearing§ 24 §2855
Findings by panel§ 24 §2856
Notification and effect of findings