GEORGIA STATUTES AND CODES
               		§ 9-3-72 - Foreign objects left in body
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    9-3-72   (2010)
   9-3-72.    Foreign objects left in body 
      The  limitations of Code Section 9-3-71 shall not apply where a foreign  object has been left in a patient's body, but in such a case an action  shall be brought within one year after the negligent or wrongful act or  omission is discovered. For the purposes of this Code section, the term  "foreign object" shall not include a chemical compound, fixation device,  or prosthetic aid or device.
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	  
               	 
               	 
               	 
               	 
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