Subpart A General Provisions
Subpart B National Practitioner Data Bank Reporting
Subpart C National Practitioner Data Bank Inquiries
Subpart D Miscellaneous

Terms Used In 38 CFR Part 46 - Policy Regarding Participation in National Practitioner Data Bank

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.