Florida § 456.049 - Health care practitioners; reports on professional liability claims and actions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 456.049 — Health care practitioners; reports on professional liability claims and actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 456.049. Health care practitioners; reports on professional liability claims and actions.
Any practitioner of medicine licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 458, practitioner of osteopathic medicine licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 459, podiatric physician licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 461, or dentist licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 466 shall report to the Office of Insurance Regulation any claim or action for damages for personal injury alleged to have been caused by error, omission, or negligence in the performance of such licensee’s professional services or based on a claimed performance of professional services without consent pursuant to s. 627.912.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 456.049
What does Florida Statutes § 456.049 cover?
Section 456.049 ("Health care practitioners; reports on professional liability claims and actions.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 456.049?
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