Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "representative" means:
(1) an individual at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) a corporation;
(3) a trust;
(4) a limited liability company;
(5) a partnership;
(6) a business trust;
(7) an estate;
(8) an association;
(9) a joint venture;
(10) a government or political subdivision;
(11) an agency;
(12) an instrumentality; or
(13) any other legal or commercial entity;
appointed to consent to health care of another under this chapter.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-1(5).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.81-2015, SEC.5.
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