Nevada Health Care Laws

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Few things are as fundamental to everyday life as our health care, which is why access to care, handling of private records, and the ability to make important health care choices are regulated by state and federal laws. Welcome to FindLaw's section covering the health care laws of Nevada, with legalese-free summaries of important laws. In this section you will learn about living wills and durable powers of attorney, which are similar in that they allow individuals to have more control over their health care and end-of-life preferences; rules for safeguarding medical records; state restrictions on abortion access; and more. Click on a link below to learn more about Nevada's health care laws.

Learn About Nevada Health Care Laws

  • Nevada Medical Records Laws

    Basics of Nevada laws regulating the handling, access, and privacy of medical records in the state, including a list of who has access to these records and reporting requirements.

  • Nevada Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Summary of Nevada's durable power of attorney laws, which allow you to name a trusted individual to make important health care and end-of-life decisions on your behalf.

  • Nevada Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Nevada's civil statute of limitations, which dictates time limits for filing a civil action and is intended to maintain the integrity of evidence and ensure greater efficiency.

  • Nevada Living Wills Laws

    General overview of Nevada laws pertaining to living wills, which technically are not wills but rather legal documents outlining your health care and end-of-life preferences.

  • Nevada Abortion Laws

    Important information about Nevada's restrictions and regulations pertaining to abortion access, including consent requirements, waiting periods, licensing guidelines, and more.

  • Nevada Euthanasia Laws

    Primer on euthanasia in general, which is illegal in all states, and physician-assisted suicide which is legal in some states (not including Nevada), with links to related resources.

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