§ 34-18-8-4 Prerequisites; presentation of complaint to medical review panel; opinion

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34-18-8-4 Prerequisites; presentation of complaint to medical review panel; opinion

    Sec. 4. Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, and except as provided in sections 5 and 6 of this chapter, an action against a health care provider may not be commenced in a court in Indiana before:

    (1) the claimant's proposed complaint has been presented to a medical review panel established under IC 34-18-10 (or IC
27-12-10 before its repeal); and

    (2) an opinion is given by the panel.