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SB 982 Medical reports or records; method for introducing into evidence in general district court.

Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Evidence of medical reports or records. Rewrites for clarity the section setting forth the method for introducing into evidence medical records or reports in general district court in a civil action for personal injuries or to resolve a dispute with an insurance company or health care provider. The bill also provides that medical bills may be introduced into evidence in the same manner as medical records. The bill further provides that medical records and bills are subject to the same requirement as medical reports that the party intending to present such records and bills as evidence give notice of such intention to the opposing party 10 days before trial. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.


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