(a) In any civil action that is brought against a health professional, as defined in §11102, or in any arbitration proceeding that relates to the civil action, a statement, writing or benevolent gesture that: (1) expresses sympathy or a general sense of benevolence relating to the pain, suffering or death of the patient involved in the incident with the health professional; and (2) is made to the patient or to the family of the patient is inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability. A statement of fault, however, which is part of, or in addition to, any of the above shall be admissible. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 29-081:3 (May 9, 2008).
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