Sec. 5. Notwithstanding section 4 of this chapter, a claimant may commence an action in court for malpractice without the presentation of the claim to a medical review panel if the claimant and all parties named as defendants in the action agree that the claim is not to be presented to a medical review panel. The agreement must be in writing and must be signed by each party or an authorized agent of the party. The claimant must attach a copy of the agreement to the complaint filed with the court in which the action is commenced.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-8-5.]
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