RUSTICA BERNARDINO, M.D.

OCTOBER 27, 2004

The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Bernardino alleging substandard medical care rendered to a 52-year-old patient, and failing to use reasonable care, skill, or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances. 

DECEMBER 2, 2005

The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners approved the Stipulation for Settlement of its complaint against 

Dr. Bernardino, wherein Dr. Bernardino admitted to one count malpractice relating to the diagnosis, treatment, and 
care of a patient, a violation of NRS 630.301(4), and was ordered, at her own expense, to attend 
within one year of the approval of this agreement by the Board, 12 hours of continuing medical education on the issue of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), to include thrombolitic prophylaxis, as well as the management of a patient with DVT, in addition to any other continuing medical education required as a condition of licensure, which continuing medical education must be approved by the Chairman of the Investigative Committee. In addition, Dr. Bernardino was ordered to pay $3,396.66 for administrative costs, due within 60 days of the Board's order.