Utah Code Ann. § 78B-3-428 – Breach of duty for deviating from established practices. | Midpage
§ 78B-3-428
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-3-428
Breach of duty for deviating from established practices.
Effective May 3, 2023Enacted by Chapter 321, 2023 General Session
(1) A health care provider does not breach the duty of care the health care provider owes to a patient:
(a) to the extent any alleged breach is based on actions related to the health care provider's deviation from medical norms or established practices; and
(b) if the conditions described in Subsection 58-1-501(5) have been met.
(2) A health care facility is not vicariously liable for an action or claim described in Subsection (1)(a) if the conditions described in Subsection 58-1-501(5) have been met.