Procedure to ensure that infected person receives adequate treatment. A physician who, or clinic or dispensary which, determines that a person has a sexually transmitted disease shall encourage and, if necessary, attempt to persuade him to submit to medical treatment. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 441A.210, if the person does not submit to treatment, or does not complete the prescribed course of treatment, the physician, clinic or dispensary shall notify the health authority who shall take action to ensure that the person receives adequate treatment for the disease.
Last modified: February 26, 2006