Sec. 17. If an individual is incapable of consenting to the individual's own health care, the health care provider shall make a reasonable inquiry as to the availability of individuals who are able to provide health care consent under section 5 of this chapter. Reasonable inquiry includes examining the medical records and personal effects of the individual who is incapable of providing health care consent. The health care provider shall attempt to contact individuals who are high in the priority level and able to provide health care consent under section 5 of this chapter by telephone or other means after a determination is made that the individual is incapable of providing health care consent.
As added by P.L.67-2018, SEC.6.
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