Louisiana § RS 9:4235 - Notification to patient
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§ RS 9:4235. Notification to patient
Prior to obtaining a patient's signature on an arbitration agreement, the medical or dental practitioner or medical institution shall inform the patient in writing that:
(1) the patient has the right to void the agreement within thirty days of execution thereof, and that
(2) if an act or acts of negligence and/or medical malpractice is committed prior to the revocation date the arbitration agreement shall be binding with respect to said act or acts, and that
(3) notification of revocation of the said arbitration agreement must be in writing and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 371, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4235 cover?
Section RS 9:4235 ("Notification to patient") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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