Medical Liability Reform- Expressions of Sympathy: H.B. 1333 (2007)
Provided that a statement, affirmation, gesture, or conduct of a
Provided that a statement, affirmation, gesture, or conduct of a health care provider or their employee or agent that expresses apology, sympathy, commiseration, condolence, compassion, or benevolence to a patient is not admissible as evidence of liability.
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