### Question
How does Miscellaneous Provisions define noneconomic losses?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 238q*, **noneconomic losses** is defined as:

> losses for physical and emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of society and companionship, loss of consortium (other than loss of domestic service), hedonic damages, injury to reputation and all other nonpecuniary losses of any kind or nature

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 238q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions**

