An invaluable resource regarding so-called "apology laws," the 2019 Medical Provider Expressions of Sympathy Comparative Law Review presents an overview of statutes addressing the admissibility of medical providers' statements or expressions of sympathy, in addition to supplemental information for consideration in states and territories without laws or statutes regarding such expressions.
The specific legal areas covered include:
- Statutory references
- Application
- Scope of statements
- Requirements regarding to whom and by whom the statement(s) must be made
- Admissibility of statements, expressions or gestures of apology, fault, sympathy, etc.
- Supplemental information for consideration in states and territories without laws or statutes.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
