Sec. 31. (a) A complete copy of the signed and witnessed or notarized advance directive must be given to each health care representative who:
(1) is specifically designated by name in the advance directive; and
(2) has authority to make health care decisions that are immediately effective under the explicit terms of the advance directive or under section 34(1) of this chapter.
If the advance directive is signed with electronic signatures, a complete copy that is generated or converted from the original electronic record and that is viewable and printable is valid and may be relied upon as the equivalent to the original.
(b) A declarant who has capacity is responsible for giving a complete copy of the declarant's advance directive to a health care provider. If a declarant has signed an advance directive but lacks the capacity to make health care decisions or provide informed consent, any health care representative designated in the advance directive or any other interested person shall give a complete copy of the declarant's advance directive to a health care provider. Upon receipt of the declarant's advance directive, the health care provider shall put a copy of the advance directive in the declarant's medical records.
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