Definitions. — Guam Code § 10101
Guam Code § 10101 — Definitions.. Reproduced from the official Guam Code Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 10101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(a) Association means the American Arbitration Association or other
entity organized to arbitrate disputes pursuant to this Chapter.
(b) Health professional means any person licensed or certified to
practice the healing arts within the territory of Guam.
(c) Health care institution means any health care facility, health
maintenance organization or independent practice association operated
primarily to provide medical services.
(d) Malpractice means any tort or breach of contract based on health
care or professional services rendered or which should have been rendered
by a health professional or a health care institution to a patient.
(e) Petitioner means the patient, his relatives, his heirs-at-law or
personal representative pursuing a claim in arbitration, or any third party or
other party pursuing a claim in arbitration, against a health professional or
health care provider.
(f) Respondent means the health professional or health care provider
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defending a claim in arbitration filed by a petitioner.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Guam Code Annotated § 10101
- Jurisdiction: Guam
- Code: Guam Code Annotated
- Subject: Definitions.
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