The provisions of Alaska Stat. § 18.20.500-18.20.590 may not be construed to

(1) create a right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or a contractor of the hospital, including a person who contracts with the hospital to provide instruction to a designated caregiver, based on an action performed or not performed under Alaska Stat. § 18.20.500 – 18.20.590; or

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 18.20.540

  • action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(2) replace, change, or otherwise affect rights or remedies that are provided under another provision of law, including common law.