§ 24-202. Legislative policy  


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  •    Subject to the limitations and immunities of this subtitle, the purpose of this subtitle is to provide:

       (1) for the payment of indemnities to persons that suffer injuries arising out of the rendering of or failure to render professional services by physicians or other health care providers;

       (2) a means for physicians or other health care providers to obtain insurance against liability for injuries arising out of the rendering of or failure to render professional services; and

       (3) property insurance and casualty insurance related to the provision of health care or to health care facilities used by physicians or other health care providers.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 548; 1996, ch. 11.