Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, "proxy" means a competent adult who:
(1) has not been expressly designated in a declaration to make health care decisions for a particular incapacitated individual; and
(2) is authorized and willing to make health care decisions for the individual under section 42 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 7. Health Care Advance Directives
16-36-7-2. "Advance Directive"
16-36-7-7. "Electronic Record"
16-36-7-8. "Electronic Signature"
16-36-7-10. "Health Care Decision"
16-36-7-11. "Health Care Facility"
16-36-7-12. "Health Care Provider"
16-36-7-13. "Health Care Representative"
16-36-7-14. "Health Information"
16-36-7-15. "Incapacity"; "Incapacitated"
16-36-7-16. "Informed Consent"
16-36-7-17. "Notarial Officer"
16-36-7-19. "Presence"; "Present"; "To Be Present"
16-36-7-21. "Reasonably Available"
16-36-7-24. "Telephonic Interaction"
16-36-7-25. "Treating Physician"
16-36-7-26. "Written"; "Writing"
16-36-7-29. Additional Provisions That May Be Included in Advance Directive
16-36-7-30. Resources and Sample Forms
16-36-7-31. Copies of Advance Directive
16-36-7-32. Revocation; Amendment or Restatement
16-36-7-33. Delegation by Health Care Representative
16-36-7-34. Presumptions Applicable to Advance Directives
16-36-7-35. Incapacity of Declarant
16-36-7-36. Authority and Responsibility of Health Care Representative
16-36-7-38. Anatomical Gift, Autopsy, or Remains Disposition
16-36-7-39. Access to Health Information
16-36-7-40. Immunity for Health Care Provider; Validity of Advance Directive
16-36-7-41. Affidavit; Requirements; Immunity
16-36-7-42. Decisions Made by Proxy