RCW 7.70.010
Declaration of modification of actions for damages based upon injuries resulting from health care.
The state of Washington, exercising its police and sovereign power, hereby modifies as set forth in this chapter and in RCW 4.16.350, as now or hereafter amended, certain substantive and procedural aspects of all civil actions and causes of action, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, for damages for injury occurring as a result of health care which is provided after June 25, 1976.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.
7.70.030 - Propositions required to be established—Burden of proof.
7.70.050 - Failure to secure informed consent—Necessary elements of proof—Emergency situations.
7.70.068 - Informed consent—May be contained in mental health advance directive.
7.70.080 - Evidence of compensation from other source.
7.70.090 - Hospital governing bodies—Liability—Limitations.
7.70.100 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Procedures.
7.70.110 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Tolling statute of limitations.
7.70.120 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Right to trial not abridged.
7.70.130 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Exempt from arbitration mandate.
7.70.140 - Medical malpractice closed claim reporting requirements.
7.70.150 - Actions alleging violation of accepted standard of care—Certificate of merit required.