Ohio § 2711.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2711.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2711.23.
To be valid and enforceable any arbitration agreements pursuant to sections 2711.01 and 2711.22 of the Revised Code for controversies involving a medical, dental, chiropractic, or optometric claim
that is entered into prior to a patient receiving any care, diagnosis, or treatment
shall include or be subject to the following conditions: (A) The agreement shall provide that the care, diagnosis, or treatment will be provided
whether or not the patient signs the agreement to arbitrate; (B) The agreement shall provide that the patient, or the patient's spouse, or the personal
representative of the patient's estate in the event of the patient's death or incapacity,
shall have a right to withdraw the patient's consent to arbitrate the patient's claim
by notifying the healthcare provider or hospital in writing within thirty days after
the patient's signing of the agreement. Nothing in this division shall be construed to mean that the spouse of a competent
patient can withdraw over the objection of the patient the consent of the patient
to arbitrate; (C) The agreement shall provide that the decision whether or not to sign the agreement
is solely a matter for the patient's determination without any influence; (D) The agreement shall, if appropriate, provide that its terms constitute a waiver of
any right to a trial in court, or a waiver of any right to a trial by jury; (E) The agreement shall provide that the arbitration expenses shall be divided equally
between the parties to the agreement; (F) Any arbitration panel shall consist of three persons, no more than one of whom shall
be a physician or the representative of a hospital; (G) The arbitration agreement shall be separate from any other agreement, consent, or
document; (H) The agreement shall not be submitted to a patient for approval when the patient's
condition prevents the patient from making a rational decision whether or not to agree; (I) Filing of a medical, dental, chiropractic, or optometric claim within the thirty
days provided for withdrawal of a patient from the arbitration agreement shall be
deemed a withdrawal from the agreement; (J) The agreement shall contain a separately stated notice that clearly informs the patient
of the patient's rights under division (B) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2711.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2711.23 cover?
Section 2711.23 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 2711.23?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2711.23 apply to my situation?
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