655.006 Remedy.
(1)
(a) On and after July 24, 1975, every patient, every patient's representative and every health care provider shall be conclusively presumed to have accepted to be bound by this chapter.
(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, this subsection also applies to minors.
(2) This chapter does not apply to injuries or death occurring, or services rendered, prior to July 24, 1975.
History: 1975 c. 37; 1987 a. 27; Stats. 1987 s. 655.006.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 655 - Health care liability and injured patients and families compensation.
655.003 - Exemptions for public employees and facilities and volunteers.
655.004 - Rule-making authority.
655.005 - Health care provider employees.
655.009 - Actions against health care providers.
655.015 - Future medical expenses.
655.016 - Claim by minor sibling for loss of society and companionship.
655.017 - Limitation on noneconomic damages.
655.019 - Information needed to set fees.
655.23 - Limitations of liability; proof of financial responsibility.
655.24 - Insurance policy forms.
655.245 - Insurance policy limitations.
655.25 - Availability and effectiveness for health care liability insurance.
655.26 - Reports on claims paid.
655.27 - Injured patients and families compensation fund.
655.275 - Injured patients and families compensation fund peer review council.
655.42 - Establishment of mediation system.
655.43 - Mediation requirement.
655.44 - Request for mediation prior to court action.
655.445 - Request for mediation in conjunction with court action.
655.45 - Reports to licensing bodies.
655.455 - Notice to health care providers and fund.