2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 449.6952 - Assumption of validity of POLST form; presumption of intent of patient not created if patient has revoked or not executed POLST form.
1. Unless he or she has knowledge to the contrary, a provider of health care may assume that a Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form complies with the provisions of NRS 449.691 to 449.697, inclusive, and is valid.
2. The provisions of NRS 449.691 to 449.697, inclusive, do not create a presumption concerning the intention of a:
(a) Patient if the patient, the representative of the patient or a parent or legal guardian of the patient has revoked the POLST form pursuant to NRS 449.6944; or
(b) Person who has not executed a POLST form,
↪ concerning the use or withholding of emergency care or life-sustaining treatment.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2287)
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