Nevada § 450B.470 - “Qualified patient” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 450B.470 — “Qualified patient” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 450B.470. “Qualified patient” defined
“ Qualified patient ” means: 1. A patient 18 years of age or older who has been determined by the patient's attending
physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition
and who: (a) Has executed a declaration in accordance with the requirements of NRS 449A.433 ; (b) Has executed a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , inclusive, if the form provides that the patient is not to receive life-resuscitating
treatment; or (c) Has been issued a do-not-resuscitate order pursuant to NRS 450B.510 . 2. A patient who is less than 18 years of age and who: (a) Has been determined by the patient's attending physician or attending advanced
practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition; and (b) Has executed a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , inclusive, if the form provides that the patient is not to receive life-resuscitating
treatment or has been issued a do-not-resuscitate order pursuant to NRS 450B.510 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 450B.470
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 450B.470 cover?
Section 450B.470 ("“Qualified patient” defined") 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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