2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 449.905 - “Advance directive” defined.

NV Rev Stat § 449.905 (2015) What's This?

“Advance directive” means an advance directive for health care. The term includes:

1. A declaration governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment as set forth in NRS 449.535 to 449.690, inclusive;

2. A durable power of attorney for health care as set forth in NRS 162A.700 to 162A.860, inclusive;

3. A do-not-resuscitate order as defined in NRS 450B.420; and

4. A Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form as defined in NRS 449.693.

(Added to NRS by 2007, 2515; A 2009, 210; 2013, 2289)

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