BOURNE VS. VALDES, M.D., 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 30 (June 12, 2025)

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As a matter of first impression, the Nevada Supreme Court determined the “suicide rule” is not a complete defense to claims of medical malpractice. Suicide does not relieve a medical provider of liability for the patient’s death. The determination is instead resolved under the established framework of medical malpractice law

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