QUILLIN, P.J.
The question presented in this case is may a trial court dismiss a medical malpractice action for want of prosecution where the plaintiff fails to participate in the mandatory arbitration proceedings. We hold the court may dismiss the action and therefore affirm the judgment.
The dismissal order of the trial judge reads:
"This matter is before this court in consideration of defendant Richard E. May, M.D.'s motion to dismiss, filed July...
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