CHC 1418 - Physician's standard of care - Louisiana Statutes

CHAPTER 6. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY

Art. 1418. Physician's standard of care

Any licensed physician who acts pursuant to the provisions of this Title, including execution of an emergency certificate, shall be held to that degree of skill and care ordinarily employed under similar circumstances by members of his profession in good standing in the same community or locality and using reasonable care and diligence with his best judgment in the application of his skill.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.