§671D-14 Construction. (a) Except as specifically provided in this part, nothing in this part shall be construed as changing the liabilities or immunities under law.
(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed as requiring health care entities to provide clinical privileges to any or all classes or types of physicians or other licensed health care practitioners.
(c) Nothing in this part shall be construed as affecting or modifying any provision of state law with respect to activities of professional review bodies regarding nurses, other licensed health care practitioners, or other health professionals who are not physicians.
(d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting in any manner the rights and remedies afforded patients under any provision of state law to seek redress for any harm or injury suffered as a result of negligent treatment or care by any physician, health care practitioner, or health care entity, or as limiting any defenses or immunities available to any physician, health care practitioner, or health care entity. [L 1989, c 354, pt of §3 and c 363, pt of §3]
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