An Act to provide for an exclusive remedy against the United States in suits based upon medical malpractice on the part of medical personnel of the armed forces, the Defense Department, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stipulates that a tort action against the United States shall be an individual's exclusive remedy to negligence or malpractice by Armed Forces medical personnel. Directs the Attorney General to defend against such negligence or malpractice suits, in accordance with procedures set forth in this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide liability insurance against such suits to military medical personnel assigned to a foreign country or detailed for service with other than a Federal agency or institution, or if the circumstances are such as are likely to preclude the remedies of third persons against the United States.…