NAC630.251. Grounds: “Gross malpractice” interpreted.

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For the purposes of NRS 630.301, as that section existed before October 1, 1997, a physician shall be deemed to have committed gross malpractice if, before October 1, 1997, the physician has failed to exercise the required degree of care, skill or knowledge and such failure amounts to:

1. A conscious indifference to the consequences which may result from the malpractice; and

2. A disregard for and indifference to the safety and welfare of a patient.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Medical Exam’rs, eff. 7-18-96; A by R149-97, 3-30-98)

                    
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