41A.071 - Dismissal of action filed without affidavit of medical expert supporting allegations. - Nevada Statutes

41A.071  Dismissal of action filed without affidavit of medical expert supporting allegations.  If an action for medical malpractice or dental malpractice is filed in the district court, the district court shall dismiss the action, without prejudice, if the action is filed without an affidavit, supporting the allegations contained in the action, submitted by a medical expert who practices or has practiced in an area that is substantially similar to the type of practice engaged in at the time of the alleged malpractice.

      (Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 8)