Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.510

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 450B.510 - Written do-not-resuscitate orders: Issued only to qualified patients; physician or advanced practice registered nurse authorized to apply for identification
1. A physician or advanced practice registered nurse licensed in this state may issue a written do-not-resuscitate order only to a patient who has been determined to be in a terminal condition.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the order is effective only if the patient has agreed to its terms, in writing, while the patient is capable of making an informed decision.
3. If the patient is a minor, the order is effective only if:
(a) The parent or legal guardian of the minor has agreed to its terms, in writing; and
(b) The minor has agreed to its terms, in writing, while the minor is capable of making an informed decision if, in the opinion of the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse, the minor is of sufficient maturity to understand the nature and effect of withholding life-resuscitating treatment.
4. A physician or advanced practice registered nurse who issues a do-not-resuscitate order may apply, on behalf of the patient, to the health authority for a do-not-resuscitate identification for that patient.

NRS 450B.510

Added to NRS by 1997, 289; A 2001, 816; 2017, 1769
Amended by 2017, Ch. 318,§77, eff. 1/1/2018.
Added to NRS by 1997, 289 [Ch. 134]; A 2001, 816 [Ch. 157]