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A.R.S. § 12-2601 Definitions
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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Claim" means a legal cause of action except for actions relating to health care under sections 12-561 through 12-563 of this title or under title 46, chapter 4 or an affirmative defense to which all of the following appl…
A.R.S. § 12-2602 Preliminary expert opinion testimony; certification
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A. If a claim against a licensed professional is asserted in a civil action, the claimant or the claimant's attorney shall certify in a written statement that is filed and served with the claim whether or not expert opinion testimony is necessary to prove the licensed professiona…
A.R.S. § 12-2603 Preliminary expert opinion testimony against health care professionals; certification; definitions
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A. If a claim against a health care professional is asserted in a civil action, the claimant or the party designating a nonparty at fault or its attorney shall certify in a written statement that is filed and served with the claim or the designation of nonparty at fault whether o…
A.R.S. § 12-2604 Expert witness qualifications; medical malpractice actions
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A. In an action alleging medical malpractice, a person shall not give expert testimony on the appropriate standard of practice or care unless the person is licensed as a health professional in this state or another state and the person meets the following criteria: 1. If the part…