Sec. 18. (a) A death as a result of the withholding or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures in accordance with a declarant's POST form does not constitute a suicide.
(b) A person may not require an individual to complete a POST form as a condition of receiving health care services.
(c) This chapter does not impair or supersede any legal right or legal responsibility that an individual may have to effect the provision, withholding, or withdrawing of care or treatment, including the withholding or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures, in a lawful manner.
(d) Use of a POST form is voluntary. If an individual refuses to complete a POST form, a person described in section 16(a) of this chapter shall document the refusal in the individual's medical records and may not ask the individual again to complete a POST form unless:
(1) required to do so by:
(A) state or federal law or regulation; or
(B) national accrediting entity standards; or
(2) a significant change in condition that is documented in the individual's medical record has occurred.
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