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Utah Code § 78B-3-428

Breach of duty for deviating from established practices

Known as the Utah Health Care Malpractice Act

The act spans §§ 78–78 (32 sections).

Enacted by Chapter 321, 2023 General Session

(1) A health care provider does not breach the duty of care the health care provider owes to a patient:

(a) to the extent any alleged breach is based on actions related to the health care provider's deviation from medical norms or established practices; and

(b) if the conditions described in Subsection 58-1-501(5) have been met.

(2) A health care facility is not vicariously liable for an action or claim described in Subsection (1)(a) if the conditions described in Subsection 58-1-501(5) have been met.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.