MS SB2013

Makes statements expressing fault, apology, sympathy, or compassion by health care providers or their employees to patients or their relatives inadmissible as evidence of liability or admission against interest in civil actions and arbitration proceedings.

Applies to statements relating to discomfort, pain, suffering, injury, or death resulting from unanticipated outcomes of medical care.

Defines "health care provider" as any person licensed or certified by Mississippi to deliver health care, any state-licensed health care facility, and professional entities comprised of such providers.

Defines "relative" to include spouses, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, step-relations, half-siblings, adoptive relations, and persons with family-type relationships to the patient.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.