NRS 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.

Source: Section 450B.510 — Written do-not-resuscitate orders: Issued only to qualified patients; physician or advanced practice registered nurse authorized to apply for identification., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-450B.­html#NRS450BSec510.

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

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 450B.510’s source at nv​.us