Nevada § 442.900 - Provision of information upon positive test result for Down syndrome; posting of list of support services; regulations
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§ 442.900. Provision of information upon positive test result for Down syndrome; posting of list of support services; regulations
1. Upon receipt of a positive test result from a prenatal test for Down syndrome performed
on a person who is pregnant, a provider of health care or other services or a midwife
who provides prenatal care or pediatric care shall ask the person who is pregnant
if the person wishes to receive information concerning Down syndrome pursuant to subsection
2. 2. Upon receipt of a positive test result from a postnatal test for Down syndrome
performed on a child or if a person chooses to receive information concerning Down
syndrome pursuant to subsection 1, a provider of health care or other services or
a midwife who provides prenatal care or pediatric care shall provide the person who
is pregnant or the parent or guardian of the child, as applicable, with: (a) Written information concerning Down syndrome that is current and based on peer-reviewed
medical literature and research. Such information must include, without limitation: (1) The current life expectancy for people with Down syndrome; (2) The standard intellectual and functional development of a person with Down syndrome;
and (3) The clinical course and treatment options for a person with Down syndrome. (b) Any necessary referral to support services in the community for people with Down
syndrome and parents or guardians of such persons, including, without limitation,
early intervention, resource centers, hotlines and other education and support programs. 3. The Department shall post on an Internet website maintained by the Department a
list of support services available in the community for people with Down syndrome
and parents or guardians of such persons in different areas of this State. 4. The State Board of Health may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the
provisions of this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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