Nevada Revised Statutes 633.041 – ‘Gross malpractice’ defined
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‘Gross malpractice’ means malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, diligence or skill consists of:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 633.041
- controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
- physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
1. Performing surgery upon or otherwise ministering to a patient while the osteopathic physician is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance;
2. Gross negligence;
3. Knowing or willful disregard of established medical procedures; or
4. Knowing or willful and consistent use of medical procedures, services or treatment considered by osteopathic physicians in the community to be inappropriate or unnecessary in the cases where used.