DeLuna v. St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Section 2 — 622(a)(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 110, par. 2 — 622(a)(1)) provides that in any action for medical malpractice the plaintiff or his attorney must attach to the complaint an affidavit stating that he has consulted with a health professional in whose “determination” there is a “reasonable and meritorious cause” for the filing of the action. In addition, the plaintiff must also attach the written report of the health professional indicating the basis for his determination. Section 2 — 622(a)(2) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 110, par. 2 — 622(a)(2))…