Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Commerce
Title R156 - Professional Licensing
Rule R156-78B - Prelitigation Panel Review Rule
Section R156-78B-16b - Affidavits of Merit - Affidavit of Counsel
Each affidavit of merit executed by the claimant's attorney or by a pro se claimant as required by Subsections 78B-3-423(1) and (2)(a) shall include the following text immediately prior to the affiant's signature:
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I hereby certify: |
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1. that I have consulted with and reviewed the facts of the case with a health care provider (or providers) who meet(s) the requirements of Utah Code Subsection 78B-3-423(4); |
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2. that the provider (or providers) has (have) determined after a review of the medical record and other relevant material involved in the particular action that there is a reasonable and meritorious cause for the filing of a medical liability action with respect to (identify by name each respondent included in the affidavit(s) of merit); and |
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3. that if I file an action in court against a respondent, I will notify the Division within 60 days of the filing in accordance with Utah Administrative Code R156-78B-17. The affidavit(s) of merit are attached. |
