No physician, nurse, or other such medical assistant, nor the hospital or any of its agents or employees shall be guilty of malpractice or civilly liable therefor for treatment rendered under this article unless the physician, nurse, or other medical assistant, or the hospital, its agent, or employee has been grossly negligent in the provision of such services or has willfully failed to comply with the provisions of this article. No action shall be brought in connection with treatment rendered under this article without a specific allegation of gross negligence or willful failure to comply.
History. Code 1981, § 31-8-44 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1389, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 829, § 3.
Cross references.
Actions for medical malpractice generally, § 51-1-27 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients
Article 2A - Hospital Care for Pregnant Women
§ 31-8-40. Legislative Findings and Purpose
§ 31-8-44. Immunity of Hospital or Health Care Provider From Liability
§ 31-8-45. Availability of Cause of Action for Patient Wrongfully Denied Care