Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits juries from calculating malpractice damages based on anything other than the standard of care as described by expert testimony in Montana.

Highlights:

• Specifies that in medical malpractice actions, the foreseeability of risks or a specific risk does not change or heighten the duty owed beyond the reasonable standard of care applicable to the medical provider (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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