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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 449A.703: “Advance directive” defined.

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  1. TITLE 40 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
  2. CHAPTER 449A - CARE AND RIGHTS OF PATIENTS
  3. REGISTRY OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVES FOR HEALTH CARE

“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 449A.400 to 449A.481, inclusive;

2. A durable power of attorney for health care as set forth in NRS 162A.700 to 162A.870, inclusive;

3. An advance directive for psychiatric care as set forth in NRS 449A.600 to 449A.645, inclusive;

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

5. A Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form as defined in NRS 449A.542.

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