22 USC 2702 - Malpractice protection

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

§ 2702.

Malpractice protection

(a)

Exclusiveness of designated remedies

The remedy—

(1)

against the United States provided by sections 1346(b) and 2672 of title 28, or

(2)

through proceedings for compensation or other benefits from the United States as provided by any other law, where the availability of such benefits precludes a remedy under such sections,

for damages for personal injury, including death, allegedly arising from malpractice or negligence of a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or paramedical (including medical and dental assistants and technicians, nursing assistants, and therapists) or other supporting personnel of the Department of State in furnishing medical care or related services, including the conducting of clinica

(b)

Defense of civil actions by United States; delivery of process; furnishing of copies of pleadings

(c)

Removal of actions; remand or dismissal; suspension of limitations

(d)

Compromise or settlement of claims

(e)

Inapplicability of section 2680(h) of title 28

(f)

Holding harmless or providing for liability insurance

(g)

Medical care or related service within scope of employment

(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title I, § 30, as added Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2201(a), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2155; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 282.)

cite as: 22 USC 2702