Arizona § 36-445 - Review of certain medical practices
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-445 — Review of certain medical practices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-445. Review of certain medical practices
The governing body of each licensed hospital or outpatient surgical center shall require that physicians admitted to practice in the hospital or center organize into committees or other organizational structures to review the professional practices within the hospital or center for the purposes of reducing morbidity and mortality and for the improvement of the care of patients provided in the institution. Such review shall include the nature, quality and necessity of the care provided and the preventability of complications and deaths occurring in the hospital or center. Such review need not identify the patient or doctor by name but may use a case number or some other such designation.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-445
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-445 cover?
Section 36-445 ("Review of certain medical practices") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 36-445?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-445" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 36-445 apply to my situation?
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