Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.023

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 641.023 - "Gross malpractice" defined

"Gross malpractice" means malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, diligence or skill consists of:

1. Practicing psychology or psychotherapy with a patient while the psychologist is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage as defined in NRS 202.015 or any controlled substance;
2. Gross negligence;
3. Willful disregard of established methods and procedures in the practice of psychology; or
4. Willful and consistent use of methods and procedures considered by psychologists in the community to be inappropriate or unnecessary in the cases where used.

NRS 641.023

Added to NRS by 1985, 1905; A 1987, 483, 1570, 1576
Added to NRS by 1985, 1905; A 1987, 483, 1570, 1576