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
(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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 18. Medical Malpractice
Chapter 8. Commencement of a Medical Malpractice Action
34-18-8-1. Commencement of Action; Complaint
34-18-8-3. Demand; Reasonable Damages
34-18-8-4. Prerequisites to Commencement of Action; Presentation of Claim to Medical Review Panel
34-18-8-5. Agreements Not to Present Claims to Medical Review Panels
34-18-8-6. Claims Not Greater Than $15,000; Commencement of Action; Dismissal Without Prejudice
34-18-8-7. Commencement of Action While Claim Being Considered by Medical Review Panel