NRS 41A.120
Consent of patient: When implied.


In addition to the provisions of chapter 129 of NRS and any other instances in which a consent is implied or excused by law, a consent to any medical, surgical or dental procedure will be implied if:

1.

In competent medical judgment, the proposed medical, surgical or dental procedure is reasonably necessary and any delay in performing such a procedure could reasonably be expected to result in death, disfigurement, impairment of faculties or serious bodily harm; and

2.

A person authorized to consent is not readily available.

Source: Section 41A.120 — Consent of patient: When implied., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-41A.­html#NRS41ASec120 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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