2015 Wyoming Code
TITLE 9 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 2 - AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS - GENERALLY
ARTICLE 15 - MEDICAL REVIEW PANEL
SECTION 9-2-1515. - Definitions.

9-2-1515. Definitions.

(a) As used in this act:

(i) "Health care provider" means a person or facility licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the law of this state to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession, but does not include a person who provides health care solely through the sale or dispensing of drugs or medical devices;

(ii) "Malpractice claim" or "claim" means any claim against a health care provider for alleged medical treatment, alleged lack of medical treatment, or other alleged departure from accepted standards of health care which results in damage to the patient;

(iii) "Panel" means the medical review panel provided for under this act;

(iv) "Reasonable probability" means a factual basis which might lead a reasonable mind to the conclusion. Where there is evidence in the record and room for two (2) opinions, the conclusion shall be reached honestly and upon due consideration;

(v) "Substantial evidence" means relevant and competent evidence that a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to make a finding of fact. It may be less than the weight of the evidence, but it shall not be clearly contrary to the overwhelming weight of the evidence. More is required to meet the burden than a mere scintilla of evidence or suspicion of the existence of a fact to be established;

(vi) "This act" means W.S. 9-2-1513 through 9-2-1523.