NRS 450B.420
“Do-not-resuscitate order” defined.

“Do-not-resuscitate order” means a written directive issued by a physician or advanced practice registered nurse licensed in this state that emergency life-resuscitating treatment must not be administered to a qualified patient. The term also includes a valid do-not-resuscitate order issued under the laws of another state.

Source: Section 450B.420 — “Do-not-resuscitate order” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-450B.­html#NRS450BSec420.

450B.400
Definitions. 450B.402
“Advanced practice registered nurse” defined. 450B.404
“Attending advanced practice registered nurse” defined. 450B.405
“Attending physician” defined. 450B.410
“Do-not-resuscitate identification” defined. 450B.420
“Do-not-resuscitate order” defined. 450B.430
“Do-not-resuscitate protocol” defined. 450B.440
“Health care facility” defined. 450B.450
“Life-resuscitating treatment” defined. 450B.460
“Person who administers emergency medical services” defined. 450B.470
“Qualified patient” defined. 450B.475
“Terminal condition” defined. 450B.480
Applicability. 450B.490
Adoption of regulations 450B.500
Do-not-resuscitate identification: Contents. 450B.505
Do-not-resuscitate identification: Manufacture and issuance of bracelet or medallion. 450B.510
Written do-not-resuscitate orders: Issued only to qualified patients 450B.520
Application for do-not-resuscitate identification: Form 450B.525
Application for do-not-resuscitate identification on behalf of minor: Requirements 450B.530
Revocation of authorization to withhold life-resuscitating treatment. 450B.540
Person not guilty of unprofessional conduct or subject to liability for withholding or providing life-resuscitating treatment under certain circumstances. 450B.550
Person who administers emergency medical services required to comply with do-not-resuscitate protocol 450B.560
Assumption that do-not-resuscitate identification is valid. 450B.570
Resulting death not suicide or homicide 450B.580
Unlawful acts 450B.590
Limitations on effect of provisions.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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