Nevada Revised Statutes Section 41A.110 - Remedies - Special Actions and Proceedings

Consent of patient: When conclusively established. A physician licensed to practice medicine under the provisions of chapter 630 of NRS, or a dentist licensed to practice dentistry under the provisions of chapter 631 of NRS, has conclusively obtained the consent of a patient for a medical, surgical or dental procedure, as appropriate, if he has done the following:

1. Explained to the patient in general terms without specific details, the procedure to be undertaken;

2. Explained to the patient alternative methods of treatment, if any, and their general nature;

3. Explained to the patient that there may be risks, together with the general nature and extent of the risks involved, without enumerating such risks; and

4. Obtained the signature of the patient to a statement containing an explanation of the procedure, alternative methods of treatment and risks involved, as provided in this section.

Last modified: February 27, 2006