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Statutory interpretation is a question of law calling for de novo review.
The primary purpose of statutory interpretation is to ascertain and give effect to the intent of the Legislature. Where the statutory language is clear and unambiguous, a court must apply it as written. However, if the wording is susceptible to more than one reasonable interpretation, judicial construction is appropriate. Actions charging medical malpractice ordinarily may not be initiated more than two years after accrual of the claim. If, at the time a claim alleging medical malpractice accrues to a person .