Presentation of claim -- application

(1) A claimant shall submit a malpractice claim for the panel's consideration by delivering, by certified mail, to the office of the director, a written application signed by the claimant or the claimant's legal counsel. (2) (a) (b) (3) The application must: be submitted on a form provided by the director; and comply with the requirements of 27-12-302, MCA. The director shall immediately notify the chiropractic physician against ~'lhom the claim is made that a claim has been filed and furnish him with a copy of the claim. (4) This rule does not provide for discovery of information that would be privileged or otherwise beyond discovery pursuant to Rule 26{b){4){B), Montana Rules of Civil Procedure, Title 25, chapter 20, MCA. Authority: 27-12-204. MCA Implemented: 27-12-301 and 27-12-302, MCA