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735 ILCS 5/ 2-1704
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§ 2-1704 Medical Malpractice Action
Article II: Civil Practice
Part 17: Healing Art Malpractice
Rule Text
As used in this Part, "medical malpractice action" means any action, whether in tort, contract or otherwise, in which the plaintiff seeks damages for injuries or death by reason of medical, hospital, or other healing art malpractice. The term "healing art" shall not include care and treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accord with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination.
Amendment history: (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1704) (Source: P.A. 84-7.)