(735 ILCS 5/2-1704) (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1704)
Sec. 2-1704.
Medical Malpractice Action.
As used in this Part,
"medical malpractice action" means any action, whether in tort, contract or
otherwise, in which the plaintiff seeks damages for injuries or death by
reason of medical, hospital, or other healing art malpractice.
The term "healing art" shall not include care and
treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accord with the tenets and
practices of a recognized church or religious denomination.
(Source: P.A. 84-7.)
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