Ohio § 2743.43
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2743.43, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2743.43.
(A) No person shall be deemed competent to give expert testimony on the liability issues
in a medical claim, as defined in section 2305.113 of the Revised Code , unless: (1) Such person is licensed to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and
surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery by the state medical board or by the licensing
authority of any state; (2) Such person devotes three-fourths of the person's professional time to the active
clinical practice of medicine or surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric
medicine and surgery, or to its instruction in an accredited university; (3) The person practices in the same or a substantially similar specialty as the defendant. The court shall not permit an expert in one medical specialty to testify against
a health care provider in another medical specialty unless the expert shows both that
the standards of care and practice in the two specialties are similar and that the
expert has substantial familiarity between the specialties. (4) If the person is certified in a specialty, the person must be certified by a board
recognized by the American board of medical specialties or the American board of osteopathic
specialties in a specialty having acknowledged expertise and training directly related
to the particular health care matter at issue. (B) Nothing in division (A) of this section shall be construed to limit the power of
the trial court to adjudge the testimony of any expert witness incompetent on any
other ground. (C) Nothing in division (A) of this section shall be construed to limit the power of
the trial court to allow the testimony of any other witness, on a matter unrelated
to the liability issues in the medical claim, when that testimony is relevant to the
medical claim involved.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2743.43
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2743.43 cover?
Section 2743.43 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 § 2743.43?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2743.43" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2743.43 apply to my situation?
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