38 CFR Part 46 – Policy Regarding Participation in National Practitioner Data Bank
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Subpart A | General Provisions |
Subpart B | National Practitioner Data Bank Reporting |
Subpart C | National Practitioner Data Bank Inquiries |
Subpart D | Miscellaneous |
Terms Used In 38 CFR Part 46 - Policy Regarding Participation in National Practitioner Data Bank
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.