§ 9-19-36 - Advance payments inadmissible in medical malpractice cases. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 9-19-36

   § 9-19-36  Advance payments inadmissible inmedical malpractice cases. – Any advance payment for medical bills by a health care provider or by theinsurer of a health care provider shall not be construed as an admission ofliability and shall not be admissible in evidence as to liability in anyhearing or trial of an action of tort or breach of contract for malpractice,error, or mistake against a health care provider; provided, however, thatnothing herein shall be construed to limit the right of a health care providerto introduce in evidence any advance payment for medical bills in diminution ofdamages.