Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.560

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 450B.560 - Assumption that do-not-resuscitate identification is valid

1. Unless he or she has knowledge to the contrary, a physician, any other provider of health care or any person who administers emergency medical services may assume that a do-not-resuscitate identification complies with the provisions of NRS 450B.400 to 450B.590, inclusive, and is valid.

2. The provisions of NRS 450B.400 to 450B.590, inclusive, do not create a presumption concerning the intention of a:

(a) Qualified patient or a parent or legal guardian of a qualified patient who has revoked authorization to withhold life-resuscitating treatment pursuant to NRS 450B.525 or 450B.530; or

(b) Person who has not obtained a do-not-resuscitate identification,

concerning the use or withholding of life-resuscitating treatment in a life-threatening emergency.

NRS 450B.560

Added to NRS by 1997, 290; A 2001, 819; 2017, 1772

Amended by 2017, Ch. 318,§82, eff. 1/1/2018.

Added to NRS by 1997, 290 [Ch. 134]; A 2001, 819 [Ch. 157]