Md. R. Spec. Proc. 15-402

As amended through October 15, 2024

Rule 15-402 - Definitions

In these Rules the following definitions apply except as expressly otherwise provided or as necessary implication requires:

(a) Arbitration Panel. "Arbitration panel means the arbitrators selected to determine a health care malpractice claim in accordance with Code, Courts Article, Title 3, Subtitle 2A.

(b) Award. "Award means a final determination of a health care malpractice claim by an arbitration panel or by the panel chair.

Cross reference: For the authority of the panel chair to rule on issues of law, see Code, Courts Article, § 3-2A-05(a).

(c) Defendant. "Defendant means the health care provider.

(d) Director. "Director means the Director of the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office.

(e) Plaintiff. "Plaintiff means the party making a claim against a health care provider.

Md. R. Spec. Proc. 15-402

This Rule is new.

Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997. Amended Nov. 8, 2005, eff. 1/1/2006.

HISTORICAL NOTES

2005 Legislation

The November 8, 2005, order, in section (d), substituted "Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office for "Health Claims Arbitration Office.