COUCH, Judge.
This appeal arises from the litigation of a medical malpractice claim under the Health Care Malpractice Claims Act, Maryland Code (1974, 1984 Repl.Vol.), Courts & Judicial Proceedings Article, Title 3, Subtitle 2A, before the Health Claims Arbitration Office (HCAO). We granted certiorari to determine whether a panel chairman, acting alone and before a panel was appointed, may dismiss a claim for failure to comply with a discovery order.
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