Immunity

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-2509 — under Disease and Disease Prevention Generally.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-2509

(a) Except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct, a person or entity that manufacturers, imports, distributes, prescribes, dispenses, administers, or is otherwise involved in the care of an eligible patient using an individualized investigational treatment is immune from civil liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the individualized investigational treatment if the person or entity is substantially complying in good faith with this subchapter and has exercised reasonable care.

(b) This subchapter does not require a medical professional who is licensed under the laws of this state to counsel, advise, prescribe, dispense, administer, or otherwise be involved in the care of an eligible patient using an individualized investigational treatment.

(c) This subchapter does not require a hospital licensed under § 20-9-213 to provide any new or additional service related to an individualized investigational treatment, unless approved by the hospital.