Sec. 9. (a) An individual who may consent to the individual's own health care under section 3 of this chapter may disqualify others from consenting to health care for the individual.
(b) A disqualification must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) Be signed by the individual.
(3) Designate those disqualified.
(c) A health care provider who knows of a written disqualification may not accept consent to health care from a disqualified individual.
(d) An individual who knows that the individual has been disqualified to consent to health care for another may not act for the other under this chapter.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-12-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
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