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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to regulate the testimony of expert witnesses in medical malpractice court cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to change the requirements for expert witnesses in medical malpractice lawsuits in Massachusetts. Specifically, it mandates that in any case alleging malpractice, negligence, error, omission, mistake, or unauthorized professional services against a licensed healthcare provider, the expert witness must be board-certified in the same medical specialty as the defendant physician. The bill also clarifies that offering expert testimony in such malpractice cases against a licensed physician is considered the practice of medicine. This aims to ensure that expert opinions in these sensitive legal matters come from individuals with direct and relevant expertise in the specific field of medicine involved.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1307 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1307.pdf |
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