A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to alter procedures with respect to certain malpractice suits against Federal medical personnel, and for other purposes.

Summary

Makes the Federal tort claims procedures the exclusive remedy in medical malpractice actions involving a Federal employee engaged in health care for a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring within the scope of employment. Grants under certain circumstances a 30-day grace period for filing an administrative claim to a plaintiff whose suit arising out of medical malpractice or negligent operation of a motor vehicle by a Federal employee is removed from State to Federal court. Repeals, with respect to health care functions, the prohibitions against Government liability for certain intentional torts.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 January 1981

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