§ 766.111, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 766. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND RELATED MATTERS
Engaging in unnecessary diagnostic testing; penalties.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) No health care provider licensed pursuant to chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 461, or chapter 466 shall order, procure, provide, or administer unnecessary diagnostic tests, which are not reasonably calculated to assist the health care provider in arriving at a diagnosis and treatment of a patient’s condition.
(2) A violation of this section shall be grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to s. 458.331, s. 459.015, s. 460.413, s. 461.013, or s. 466.028, as applicable.
(3) Any person who prevails in a suit brought against a health care provider predicated upon a violation of this section shall recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 26, ch. 85-175; s. 71, ch. 87-226; s. 8, ch. 96-296; s. 71, ch. 97-264.
Note
Note.—Former s. 768.61.
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The Florida Statutes
- Fla. Stat. ch. 458MEDICAL PRACTICEPrinted as chapter 458
- § 458.331, Fla. Stat.Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department.Printed as s. 458.331
- Fla. Stat. ch. 459OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINEPrinted as chapter 459
- § 459.015, Fla. Stat.Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department.Printed as s. 459.015
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