Ruiz

O'LEARY, J.—

This appeal arises from the trial court's denial of a physician's petition to compel arbitration of the wrongful death action brought by the adult child heirs of his patient, Rafael Ruiz (Rafael). [1] Alejandra Ruiz (Wife) and the four adult children, Alejandro, Ana, Diana, and Samuel (collectively referred to as the Adult Children) filed an action against Anatol Podolsky, an orthopedic surgeon, and other health care providers (who are not parties to this appeal). Podolsky sought to enforce the arbitration agreement he had with Rafael against the surviving heirs. Wife conceded she was bound by the arbitration agreement, but she and the Adult Children argued the Adult Children were not bound to arbitrate, and the matter should remain in superior court to prevent conflicting rulings. The trial court granted the petition to compel arbitration as to Wife but denied the petition as to the Adult Children. On appeal, Podolsky argues Rafael had the broad authority to waive the Adult Children's right to a jury trial of their independent wrongful death claims simply because Rafael's spouse conceded she was bound to the agreement and the wrongful death statute requires…