If an action for professional negligence is filed in the district court, the district court shall dismiss the action, without prejudice, if the action is filed without an affidavit that:

1.  Supports the allegations contained in the action;

2.  Is submitted by a medical expert who practices or has practiced in an area that is substantially similar to the type of practice engaged in at the time of the alleged professional negligence;

3.  Identifies by name, or describes by conduct, each provider of health care who is alleged to be negligent; and

4.  Sets forth factually a specific act or acts of alleged negligence separately as to each defendant in simple, concise and direct terms.

(Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 8; A 2015, 2527)