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

Source: Section 450B.560 — Assumption that do-not-resuscitate identification is valid., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-450B.­html#NRS450BSec560.

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.560’s source at nv​.us