Sec. 10. For the purposes of this chapter, consent to the release of a deceased patient's record may be given by the personal representative of the patient's estate. If there is no appointment of a personal representative, consent may be given by:
(1) the patient's spouse; or
(2) if there is no spouse, any responsible member of the patient's family, including a parent, guardian, or custodian of the deceased patient’s minor child.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.1(j).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.4-1997, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Release of Mental Health Records to Patient and Authorized Persons
16-39-2-1. Application of Chapter
16-39-2-2. Maintenance of Records by Provider; Contents; Dominion; Time Limits
16-39-2-4. Patient Access; Restrictions; Appeal
16-39-2-5. Access to Patient's Designee or Legal Representative; Written Request
16-39-2-5.5. Provider Requirements; Individualized Mental Health Safety Plans
16-39-2-6. Disclosure Without Patient's Consent; Interpretation of Records; Immunities
16-39-2-7. Discovery or Admissibility Without Patient's Consent
16-39-2-8. Court Ordered Release of Mental Health Records; Provider Provision of Records
16-39-2-9. Exercise of Patient's Rights by Others; Equal Access to Records; Fees