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

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