630A.390 - Filing of complaint; reporting of disciplinary action and findings; retention of complaints. - Nevada Statutes

630A.390  Filing of complaint; reporting of disciplinary action and findings; retention of complaints.

      1.  Any person who becomes aware that a person practicing medicine in this State has, is or is about to become engaged in conduct which constitutes grounds for initiating disciplinary action may file a written complaint with the Board.

      2.  Any medical society or medical facility or facility for the dependent licensed in this State shall report to the Board the initiation and outcome of any disciplinary action against any homeopathic physician concerning the care of a patient or the competency of the physician.

      3.  The clerk of every court shall report to the Board any finding, judgment or other determination of the court that a homeopathic physician:

      (a) Is mentally ill;

      (b) Is mentally incompetent;

      (c) Has been convicted of a felony or any law relating to controlled substances or dangerous drugs;

      (d) Is guilty of abuse or fraud under any state or federal program providing medical assistance; or

      (e) Is liable for damages for malpractice or negligence.

      4.  The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.

      (Added to NRS by 1983, 1487; A 1987, 2067; 2009, 882)