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HB 1037 Medical reports as evidence; general district court.

Introduced by: Johnny S. Joannou | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Medical reports as evidence; general district court. Provides that a medical report from a treating or examining health care provider may be admitted into evidence in a civil action for personal injuries or to resolve a dispute with an insurance company or health care provider in general district court or an appeal to circuit court, provided such report is accompanied by a sworn statement from the custodian of such report stating that the report is a true and accurate copy of the report. Currently, the report may only be admitted if it is accompanied by a sworn statement of the treating or examining health care provider.


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