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Chapter 538

Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 538

Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care

538.205Definitions 538.210No common law cause of action — limitation on noneconomic damages — jury not to be informed of limit — limit — punitive damages, requirements — annual increase on damages limit, amount — nonseverability clause 538.215Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court 538.220Damages, how paid — security required for future damage payments, when, duration — attorney's fees — death of judgment creditor, effect 538.225Affidavit by a health care provider certifying merit of case — legally qualified health care provider, defined — content filed, when — failure to file, effect — in camera review, when 538.228Immunity from civil liability for certain health care professionals and entities, when 538.229Certain statements, writings, and benevolent gestures inadmissible, when — definitions 538.232Venue for certain actions against health care providers, where 538.235Laws applicable to what actions 538.300Certain laws not applicable to sections 538.205 to 538.230 538.305Applicability to causes of action, when