Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.466

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 449A.466 - Assumption of validity of declaration; presumption of intent to use, withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment not created
1. Unless he or she has knowledge to the contrary, a physician or other provider of health care may assume that a declaration complies with NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481, inclusive, and is valid.
2.NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481, inclusive, create no presumption concerning the intention of a person who has revoked or has not executed a declaration with respect to the use, withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in the event of a terminal condition.

NRS 449A.466

(Added to NRS by 1991, 632)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 449.645)
(Added to NRS by 1991, Ch. 258, § 12) - (Substituted in revision for NRS 449.645 )