Nevada § 449A.442 - Time declaration becomes operative; duty of providers of health care
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.442 — Time declaration becomes operative; duty of providers of health care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 449A.442. Time declaration becomes operative; duty of providers of health care
A declaration becomes operative when it is communicated to the attending physician
or attending advanced practice registered nurse and the declarant is determined by
the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a
terminal condition and no longer able to make decisions regarding administration of
life-sustaining treatment. When the declaration becomes operative, the attending physician and other providers
of health care shall act in accordance with its provisions and with the instructions
of a person designated pursuant to NRS 449A.433 or comply with the requirements of NRS 449A.457 to transfer care of the declarant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.442 cover?
Section 449A.442 ("Time declaration becomes operative; duty of providers of health care") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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