Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
TITLE40 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY |
CHAPTER449. Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities |
PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT |
NRS449.693. “Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form” or “POLST form” defined.
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- “Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form” or “POLST form” means the form prescribed pursuant to NRS 449.694 that:
1. Records the wishes of the patient; and
2. Directs a provider of health care regarding the provision of life-resuscitating treatment and life-sustaining treatment.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2284)