690B.310 - Prohibition against confidentiality of certain information relating to settlement of claim for breach of professional duty of certain practitioners. - Nevada Statutes

690B.310  Prohibition against confidentiality of certain information relating to settlement of claim for breach of professional duty of certain practitioners.

      1.  If an agreement settles a claim or action against a practitioner licensed pursuant to chapter 630, 631, 632 or 633 of NRS for a breach of his or her professional duty toward a patient, the following terms of the agreement must not be made confidential:

      (a) The names of the parties;

      (b) The date of the incidents or events giving rise to the claim or action;

      (c) The nature of the claim or action as set forth in the complaint and the answer that is filed with the district court; and

      (d) The effective date of the agreement.

      2.  Any provision of an agreement to settle a claim or action that conflicts with this section is void.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 924)