2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
NRS 449.930 - Access to advance directive.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary of State shall not provide access to a registrant s advance directive unless:
(a) The person requesting access provides the registration number and password of the registrant;
(b) The Secretary of State determines that providing access to the advance directive is in the best interest of the registrant;
(c) Access to the advance directive is required pursuant to the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(d) Access to the advance directive is requested by the registrant or the registrant s personal representative.
2. A registrant or the personal representative of a registrant may access the registrant s advance directive for any purpose. A provider of health care to the registrant may access the registrant s advance directive only in connection with the provision of health care to the registrant.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 2516)