2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 449.645 - Assumption of validity of declaration; presumption of intent to use, withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment not created.
1. Unless he or she has knowledge to the contrary, a physician or other provider of health care may assume that a declaration complies with NRS 449.535 to 449.690, inclusive, and is valid.
2. NRS 449.535 to 449.690, inclusive, create no presumption concerning the intention of a person who has revoked or has not executed a declaration with respect to the use, withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in the event of a terminal condition.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 632)
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