Ohio Code § 2323.421

Ohio Code § 2323.421. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2323.421.

A person licensed in another state to practice medicine, who testifies as an expert

witness on behalf of any party in this state in any action against a physician for

injury or death, whether in contract or tort, arising out of the provision of or failure

to provide health care services, shall be deemed to have a temporary license to practice

medicine in this state solely for the purpose of providing such testimony and is subject

to the authority of the state medical board and the provisions of Chapter 4731. of

the Revised Code.  The conclusion of an action against a physician shall not be construed to have any

effect on the board's authority to take action against a physician who testifies as

an expert witness under this section.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2323.421
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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