Sec. 11. (a) A representative under this chapter has the same right that the authorizing individual has to receive information relevant to the contemplated health care and to consent to the disclosure of medical records to a health care provider.
(b) Disclosure of information regarding contemplated health care to a representative is not a waiver of an evidentiary privilege or of the right to assert confidentiality.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-10.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.81-2015, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Health Care Consent
16-36-1-3. Consent for Own Health Care; Minor's Blood Donation
16-36-1-4. Incapacity to Consent; Invalid Consent
16-36-1-5. Persons Authorized to Consent for Incapable Parties; Minors
16-36-1-6. Delegated Authority to Consent on Behalf of Incapable Party
16-36-1-8. Probate Court Petition; Hearing; Notice; Findings
16-36-1-9. Disqualification of Person to Consent for Patient or Health Care Recipient
16-36-1-9.5. Persons Who May Not Provide Consent
16-36-1-10. Immunity of Health Care Providers or Consenting Persons; Good Faith Requirement
16-36-1-11. Disclosure of Medical Information to Representative Authorized to Consent
16-36-1-12. Effect of Chapter on Other Law; Personal Liability of Representatives for Costs of Care
16-36-1-14. Incorporation of Ic 30-5 by Reference; Appointment of Health Care Representative