Sec. 6. In obtaining a second opinion as required by section 5 of this chapter, the superintendent shall compile a list of licensed physicians, organized by specialty. The superintendent must use an appropriate specialist from the list whenever possible. The physician chosen to give a second opinion must not be the same physician later chosen to perform the surgery that was the subject of the second opinion, unless an emergency exists.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-3(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Consent to Medical Treatment of Incompetent
16-36-3-1. Appropriate Facility Defined
16-36-3-2. Superintendent Defined
16-36-3-4. Consent by Superintendent of Facility
16-36-3-5. Second Medical Opinion
16-36-3-6. Second Opinion Specialist List
16-36-3-7. Notice to Relatives or Friends of Patient
16-36-3-8. Concurring Second Opinion; Procedure