Assumption of validity of POLST form; presumption of intent of patient not created if patient has revoked or not executed POLST form.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.566
in effect1. Unless he or she has knowledge to the contrary, a provider of health care may assume that a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form complies with the provisions of NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , inclusive, and is valid.
2. The provisions of NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , 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 449A.554 ; or
(b) Person who has not executed a POLST form,
Ê concerning the use or withholding of emergency care or life-sustaining treatment.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-449A.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026