North Carolina § 90-21.18 Medical directors; liability limitation

North Carolina Statutes

§ 90-21.18 — Medical directors; liability limitation

North Carolina § 90-21.18

Ch. 90Medicine and Allied Occupations

Art. 1BMedical Malpractice Actions

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.18 (2026).

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A medical director of a licensed nursing home shall not be named a defendant in an action pursuant to this Article except under any of the following circumstances:

(1)Where allegations involve a patient under the direct care of the medical director.

(2)Where allegations involve willful or intentional misconduct, recklessness, or gross negligence in connection with the failure to supervise, or other acts performed or failed to be performed, by the medical director in a supervisory or consulting role. (2004-149, s. 2.9.)

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A medical director of a licensed nursing home shall not be named a defendant in an action pursuant to this Article except under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Where allegations involve a patient under the direct care of the medical director.
(2) Where allegations involve willful or intentional misconduct, recklessness, or gross negligence in connection with the failure to supervise, or other acts performed or failed to be performed, by the medical director in a supervisory or consulting role. (2004-149, s. 2.9.)