60-3504. Organization and conduct of meetings; rules by supreme court. The screening panel shall convene with notice in writing to all parties and their counsel and shall decide, after consideration of any records or evidence available and the contentions of the parties, whether there was a departure from the standard practice of the profession involved and whether a causal relationship existed between the damages suffered by the claimant and any such departure. The screening panel shall give notice, organize and conduct its meetings in accordance with rules of procedure adopted by the supreme court of Kansas to govern notice, organization and conduct of such meetings, except strict adherence of the rules of procedure and evidence applicable in civil cases shall not be required. All meetings of the screening panel shall be held in camera.
History: L. 1987, ch. 214, ยง 4; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 35 - Professional Malpractice Liability Screening Panels
60-3503 Same; notice to parties; designation or selection of professional licensee.
60-3504 Organization and conduct of meetings; rules by supreme court.
60-3506 Party may file action upon rejecting panel's determination.
60-3507 Immunity of members from damages.
60-3508 Compensation and expenses of professional licensee members; payment by parties.