Nevada § 449A.466 - Assumption of validity of declaration; presumption of intent to use, withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment not created
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§ 449A.466. Assumption of validity of declaration; presumption of intent to use, withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment not created
1. Unless he or she has knowledge to the contrary, a physician or other provider of
health care may assume that a declaration complies with NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481 , inclusive, and is valid. 2. NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481 , inclusive, create no presumption concerning the intention of a person who has revoked
or has not executed a declaration with respect to the use, withholding or withdrawal
of life-sustaining treatment in the event of a terminal condition.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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