A Message to Our Patients About Arbitration
This contract is an arbitration agreement. By signing this agreement we are agreeing that any dispute arising out of the medical services you receive is to be resolved in binding arbitration rather than a suit in court. Lawsuits are something that no one anticipates and everyone hopes to avoid. We believe that the method of resolving disputes by arbitration is one of the fairest systems for both patients and physicians. Arbitration agreements between health care providers and their patients have long been recognized and approved by Arizona courts.
By signing this agreement you are changing the place where your claim will be presented. You still can call witnesses and present evidence. Each party selects an arbitrator (party arbitrators), who then select a third, neutral arbitrator. This agreement generally helps to limit the legal costs for both patients and physicians. This is because the time to conduct an arbitration hearing is far less than for a jury trial. Further, both parties are spared some
of the rigors of trial and the publicity which may accompany judicial proceedings.
Our goal, of course, is to provide you with quality medical care which fully meets your health care needs. We know that most problems begin with lack of communication. Therefore, if you have any questions about your care, please allow us to assist you.
