NRS449.6952. Assumption of validity of POLST form; presumption of intent of patient not created if patient has revoked or not executed POLST form.

      1.  Unless he or she has knowledge to the contrary, a provider of health care may assume that a Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form complies with the provisions of NRS 449.691 to 449.697, inclusive, and is valid.

      2.  The provisions of NRS 449.691 to 449.697, inclusive, do not create a presumption concerning the intention of a:

      (a) Patient if the patient, the representative of the patient or a parent or legal guardian of the patient has revoked the POLST form pursuant to NRS 449.6944; or

      (b) Person who has not executed a POLST form,

Ê concerning the use or withholding of emergency care or life-sustaining treatment.

      (Added to NRS by 2013, 2287)