Oregon Code § 31.272·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
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of limitations; evidence of offers and payments.
(1) The provisions of ORS 31.264
and 31.268 relating to discussion and mediation do not prevent a patient from
bringing a civil action for negligence unless the patient signed a release of
the claim.
(2) The statute
of limitations applicable to a negligence claim is tolled for 180 days, or
another period agreed upon by the patient and the health care facility or
health care provider who files or is named in the notice of adverse health care
incident filed under ORS 31.262, from the date the notice is filed.
(3) If a civil
action based on an adverse health care incident is commenced, the court shall
inform the parties of the opportunity to participate in the notice, discussion
and mediation process under ORS 31.262, 31.264 and 31.268.
(4) Except as
provided in ORS 31.266, evidence that a party participated or did not
participate in the notice, discussion and mediation process under ORS 31.262,
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 31.272
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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