Sec. 4. Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, and except as provided in sections 5 and 6 of this chapter, an action against a health care provider may not be commenced in a court in Indiana before:

(1) the claimant’s proposed complaint has been presented to a medical review panel established under IC 34-18-10 (or IC 27-12-10 before its repeal); and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-18-8-4

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
(2) an opinion is given by the panel.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-8-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.

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