(1) A health practitioner described in ORS 676.340 (7) may claim the liability limitation provided by ORS 676.340 only if the health practitioner has registered with a health professional regulatory board in the manner provided by this section. Registration under this section must be made:
(a) By a physician or physician assistant, with the Oregon Medical Board;
(b) By a nurse, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, with the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and
(c) By a dentist or dental hygienist, with the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
(2) The health professional regulatory boards listed in subsection (1) of this section shall establish a registration program for the health practitioners who provide health care services without compensation and who wish to be subject to the liability limitation provided by ORS 676.340. All health practitioners registering under the program must provide the health professional regulatory board with:
(a) A statement that the health practitioner will provide health care services to patients without compensation, except for reimbursement for laboratory fees, testing services and other out-of-pocket expenses;
(b) A statement that the health practitioner will provide the notice required by ORS 676.340 (2) in the manner provided by ORS 676.340 (2) before providing the services; and
(c) A statement that the health practitioner will only provide health care services without compensation that are within the scope of the health practitioner’s license.
(3) Registration under this section must be made annually. The health professional regulatory boards listed in subsection (1) of this section shall charge no fee for registration under this section. [1999 c.771 §2; 1999 c.771 §4; 2005 c.462 §3]
Note: See note under 676.340.
Section: Previous 676.230 676.260 676.280 676.300 676.310 676.330 676.340 676.345 676.400 676.440 676.600 676.605 676.606 676.607 676.608 NextLast modified: August 7, 2008