Gross malpractice defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.041
in effectGross malpractice means malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, diligence or skill consists of:
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.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-633.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026