Guam § 10101 - Definitions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 10101 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(a) Association means the American Arbitration Association or other
entity organized to arbitrate disputes pursuant to this Chapter.
(b) Health professional means any person licensed or certified to
practice the healing arts within the territory of Guam.
(c) Health care institution means any health care facility, health
maintenance organization or independent practice association operated
primarily to provide medical services.
(d) Malpractice means any tort or breach of contract based on health
care or professional services rendered or which should have been rendered
by a health professional or a health care institution to a patient.
(e) Petitioner means the patient, his relatives, his heirs-at-law or
personal representative pursuing a claim in arbitration, or any third party or
other party pursuing a claim in arbitration, against a health professional or
health care provider.
(f) Respondent means the health professional or health care provider
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defending a claim in arbitration filed by a petitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 10101
What does Guam Code Annotated § 10101 cover?
Section 10101 ("Definitions.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 10101?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 10101" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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