Limitations of the Act

Nothing in the Act shall be construed as requiring health care entities to provide clinical privileges to any or all classes or types of physicians or other licensed health care practitioners. This Act only applies to physicians. It does not affect the activities of professional review bodies regarding nurses, other licensed health care practitioners, or other health professionals who are not physicians. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting in any manner the rights and remedies afforded patients under any provision of Federal or State law to seek redress for any harm or injury suffered as a result of negligent treatment or care by any physician, health care practitioner, or health care entity, or as limiting any defenses or immunities available to any physician, health care practitioner, or health care entity. (sec. 11115)