STACCATO v. VALLEY HOSP.

No. 42297.

170 P.3d 503 (2007)

Nicolaus STACCATO, Appellant, v. VALLEY HOSPITAL, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Nevada.

November 8, 2007.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Law Offices of Richard McKnight, P.C., and Richard McKnight and Erik Severino, Las Vegas, for Appellant.

Cotkin & Collins and Kevin A. Duffis, Las Vegas, for Respondent.

Burris, Thomas & Springberg and Andrew J. Thomas, Las Vegas, for Amicus Curiae Nevada Trial Lawyers Association.

Before the Court En Banc.


OPINION

PER CURIAM:

At issue in this appeal is whether a physician is qualified to testify as to the proper standard of care in a malpractice action against a nurse when the allegedly negligent act implicates the physician's realm of expertise. We conclude that a physician or other medical care provider is qualified to testify as to the accepted standard of care for a procedure or treatment if the physician's or provider's experience, education, and...

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