Legal Q: I "exclusively" agreed to arbitration; is that something you can agree to?

I have noticed recently, at least in Utah, that any time you go to a doctor’s office or hospital you are required to sign an arbitration agreement before they will treat you.

I have no problem with arbitration as a first step, but I don’t think it’s right to make you sign away your rights for further action if the arbitration fails.

Obviously this is an attempt by the insurance companies to keep malpractice suits down, but I have also wondered about the legality/constitutionality of this practice.

IANAlawyer, but I believe in some jurisdictions at least such agreements are legally binding terms of employment. That is not to say you cannot sue your employer, and win, but suing )win or lose) will be grounds for termination.