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ADVANCED DIRECTIVESTHE LAW IN NEVADA
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WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE TO DECIDE YOUR MEDICAL TREATMENT?
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Under Nevada law, you have the right to make decisions
regarding the use of life-sustaining treatment, as long as you are competent to do so
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This means you have the right to refuse treatment
and to be informed of the
consequences should you choose
to refuse recommended
treatment
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However, there may be situations where the patient is unable to consent or refuse
medical treatment
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That is when an advance directive is important
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WHAT IS AN ADVANCE DIRECTIVE?
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An advance directive is a legal document that explains to your
physician, health care professionals, family and
friends, what your wishes are about your health care
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This document is prepared before there is ever a need for it
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In Nevada, there are different types of advance
directives available
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TYPES OF NEVADA ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
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This document will give the person you designate power to make
decisions concerning your medical care and treatment, in the event
you are unable to do so
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Declaration
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This type of instrument is used to direct your attending physician to withhold or withdraw any form of medical treatment that is meant
only to prolong the process of dying, in the event you are
determined to have an incurable or irreversible condition
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Do-Not-Resuscitate Order
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This document informs all health care professionals who treat you,
that you do not desire them to use CPR if your heart stops beating or
you stop breathing
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Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment
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This detailed legal document spells out the different types of
life-sustaining medical treatment
to which you consent or refuse, depending on the situation
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WHAT IS REQUIRED TO CREATE THE DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY?
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First, you should choose your attorney-in-fact, to act
on your behalf
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It may be a family member or a close friend whom you trust to make very important
decisions regarding your health care
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That person should also have a clear understanding your wishes and be willing
to accept the responsibility of making health care decisions for you
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If you want to discuss Advanced Directives with a
licensed professional, contact our firm to schedule
a free consultation
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If you live in northern Nevada give us a call at 775-823-WILL
to make an appointment