Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
7-28-2016
Case Synopsis
The Court determined that allegations raising the scope of informed consent rather than the absence of consent to a medical procedure, even when pleaded as a battery action, constitute medical malpractice claims, and are subject to the NRS 41A.071 requirement for a medical expert affidavit.
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Rob, "Humboldt Gen. Hosp. v. Sixth Jud. Dist. Ct., 132 Nev. Adv. Op. 53 (Jul. 28, 2016)" (2016). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 992.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/992
