Robert Baker v. University Physicians Healthcare

BALES, Vice Chief Justice.

¶ 1 This case concerns the interpretation and constitutionality of A.R.S. § 12-2604, which sets requirements for experts who testify about the appropriate standard of care in medical malpractice actions.

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¶ 2 Seventeen-year-old Tara Baker was treated for blood clots by Dr. Brenda Witt-man, an employee of University Physicians Healthcare and the Arizona Board of Regents. Ms. Baker later died and her father, Mr. Robert Baker, brought this wrongful-death action alleging medical malpractice against Dr. Wittman, her spouse, and her employers (collectively “UPH”).

¶ 3 Dr.…