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§ 20-9-501. Definition

As used in this subchapter, “peer review committee” or “committee” means a committee of a hospital medical staff, a committee of a state or local professional association, or a committee organized by and operating pursuant to a written plan or policy under the auspices of a professional corporation or a professional limited liability company whose […]

§ 20-9-502. Liability of committee members

(a) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages shall arise against, any member of a peer review committee for any act or proceeding undertaken or performed within the scope of the functions of the committee if the committee member acts without malice or fraud. (b) […]

§ 20-9-503. Proceeding and records confidential — Exception

(a) (1) The proceedings and records of a peer review committee shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action against a provider of professional health services arising out of the matters which are subject to evaluation and review by the committee. (2) No person who was in attendance at […]