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House approves bill limiting use of apologies in medical suits
Summary
The House passed first substitute Senate Bill 41 on Feb. 24, 2006, a measure that bars many apologies and explanatory statements made by physicians to patients from being used as evidence in later malpractice litigation; the vote was 50-24.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House on Feb. 24 approved first substitute Senate Bill 41, a measure intended to encourage communication between physicians and patients after adverse medical events by restricting how apologies and explanatory statements may be used in later legal proceedings.
Sponsor Representative Last told colleagues the bill’s purpose is straightforward: “The intent is just to open the door for the patient and the doctor to communicate.” He said the change would allow doctors to…
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