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H.Amdt.152 to H.R.1215115th Congress (2017-2018)

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Amends Bill:H.R.1215 — Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017
Sponsor:Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] (Offered 06/28/2017)
Latest Action:06/28/2017 On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 334).

Description: H.Amdt. 152 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)All Information (Except Text)

Amendment allows a physician to apologize to a patient for an unintended outcome without having the apology count against them in the court of law. The amendment requires a plaintiff to provide a notice of intent to the physician 90 days before the lawsuit is filed. Finally, the amendment defers to sundry state laws regarding lawsuits and outlines requirements witnesses must meet for testimony during trial.

House Amendment Code:

(A004)

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