Nevada Revised Statutes 449A.442 – Time declaration becomes operative; duty of providers of health care
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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.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 449A.442
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040