§ 40.1-5-41 - Immunity of physicians and surgeons from liability. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40.1-5-41

   § 40.1-5-41  Immunity of physicians andsurgeons from liability. – Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to contravene the provisions of §5-37-14, and no physician or surgeon licensed to practice in this state, havingmet the requirements either of the statute or of this chapter, shall be made toanswer in any court for his or her participation in any proceeding under thischapter except upon a showing of actual fraud; provided further, that nophysician or surgeon shall be made to answer in any court for any damage orinjury to any person or thing arising out of a patient's enjoyment and/orexercise of rights protected by this chapter including, without limitation,discharge, where the enjoyment and/or exercise of the rights, or any of them,are in contravention of either the written orders or prescription or advice ofa physician or surgeon.