Sec. 17. (a) This chapter may not be construed to modify or alter any applicable laws, ethics, standards, or protocols for the practice of medicine or nursing, including section 19 of this chapter concerning euthanasia.
(b) A POST form may not be construed to compel or authorize a health care provider or health care facility to administer medical treatment that is medically inappropriate or prohibited by state or federal law.
As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 6. Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (Post)
16-36-6-6.5. Application of Chapter
16-36-6-8. Execution of Post Form; Requirements for Post Form to Be Effective; Signature
16-36-6-9. State Department Development of Post Form; Requirements; Internet; Not Liable
16-36-6-10. Original Kept by Declarant; Copy in Medical File
16-36-6-11. Revocation of Post Form; Effectiveness; Notification
16-36-6-12. Alternative Treatment Request Allowed
16-36-6-13. Petition for Relief; Court Authority
16-36-6-14. Post Form Not Effective During Pregnancy
16-36-6-19. No Authorization of Euthanasia
16-36-6-20. Execution or Revocation of Post Form Does Not Affect Other Legal Documents or Authority