Chapter 74 Medical Liability

Sections

Conflict With Other Law and Rules of Civil Procedure

Sovereign Immunity Not Waived

Exception From Certain Laws

Authorization Form for Release of Protected Health Information

Pleadings Not to State Damage Amount; Special Exception; Exclusion From Section

Theory of Recovery

Texas Medical Disclosure Panel

Duties of Disclosure Panel

Duty of Physician or Health Care Provider

Manner of Disclosure

Effect of Disclosure

Informed Consent for Hysterectomies

Liability for Emergency Care

Unlicensed Medical Personnel

Standard of Proof in Cases Involving Emergency Medical Care

Jury Instructions in Cases Involving Emergency Medical Care

Application of Res Ipsa Loquitur

Statute of Limitations on Health Care Liability Claims

Limitation on Noneconomic Damages

Alternative Limitation on Noneconomic Damages

Limitation on Damages

Discovery Procedures

Qualifications of Expert Witness in Suit Against Physician

Qualifications of Expert Witness in Suit Against Health Care Provider

Qualifications of Expert Witness on Causation in Health Care Liability Claim

Arbitration Agreements

Scope of Subchapter

Court Order for Periodic Payments

Financial Responsibility

Death of Recipient

Award of Attorney's Fees