{"data":{"id":"us-az/a.r.s.-12-562","jurisdiction":"us-az","citation":"A.R.S. § 12-562","heading":"Medical malpractice actions; grounds","body":"A. A medical malpractice action shall not be brought against a licensed health care provider except upon the grounds set forth in section 12-561.\n\nB. A medical malpractice action brought against a licensed health care provider shall not be based upon assault and battery.\n\nC. A medical malpractice action based upon breach of contract for professional services shall not be brought unless such contract is in writing.\n\nD. A medical malpractice action brought against a physician licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13 or 17, a podiatrist licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 7, a registered nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 15 or a physician assistant licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 25 regarding services provided within that person's scope of practice shall not be based on the neglect, abuse or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, except as provided in section 46-455.","path":["Title 12 Courts and Civil Proceedings"],"source_url":"https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00562.htm","current_through":"2026-09-04","vintage":"2026-08-09","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T00:49:56Z","sha256":"e9c8ac9e98ecdb2bc7e71816af3134b884a2ea297be867869665a84d8c83ca76","source_id":"us-az","stale":true,"prev":"us-az/a.r.s.-12-561","next":"us-az/a.r.s.-12-563"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}