Chapter 41A
Actions for Professional Negligence

Definitions.

“Economic damages” defined.

“Noneconomic damages” defined.

“Professional negligence” defined.

“Provider of health care” defined.

Limitation on amount of award for noneconomic damages.

Several liability of defendants for damages

Dismissal of action for failure to bring to trial

Dismissal of action filed without affidavit of medical expert.

Settlement conference: Persons required to participate

Recommendation of settlement for amount of limits of policy of insurance: When authorized

Limitation of actions

Required evidence

Consent of patient: When conclusively established.

Consent of patient: When implied.