# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.017: “Malpractice” defined

> Nevada · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.017

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.017
- **Heading:** “Malpractice” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.017

## Text

“ Malpractice ” means failure on the part of a chiropractic physician to exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by chiropractic physicians in good standing in the community in which he or she practices.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.012 “Board” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.012.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.013 “Chiropractic” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.013.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.014 “Chiropractic adjustment” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.014.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.017 “Malpractice” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.017.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.018 “Unprofessional conduct” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.018.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.019 Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.019.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.020 Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.023 Term of office; limitation on consecutive terms; removal from Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.025 Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.030 Officers; regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.035 Regulations establishing qualifications to perform dry needling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.040 Meetings: Regular meetings; emergency meetings; notice; location](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.042 Special meeting of Board: Costs; limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.042.md)

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