Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "attending physician" means a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is responsible for the ongoing health care of an individual who resides in a health facility.
(b) The medical director of a health facility to which the individual is admitted may not serve as the individual's attending physician unless the medical director meets the requirements set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.75-2004, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores
Chapter 16.5. Drug Regimens in Health Facilities
25-26-16.5-2. "Attending Physician"
25-26-16.5-4. "Therapeutic Alternative"
25-26-16.5-5. Adjustment of a Drug Regimen by a Pharmacist
25-26-16.5-7. Authority of a Pharmacist to Adjust a Drug Regimen
25-26-16.5-8. Drug Regimen Review Committee
25-26-16.5-9. Modification of Written Protocol Requires New Protocol; Exception
25-26-16.5-10. Basis and Review of Protocol
25-26-16.5-11. Required Elements of a Protocol
25-26-16.5-12. Protocol Must Comply With Certain Medicaid Requirements
25-26-16.5-13. Duration of Authorization of Therapeutic Alternative
25-26-16.5-14. Unauthorized Therapeutic Alternatives Prohibited
25-26-16.5-15. Attending Physician's Duty to Review an Implemented Protocol
25-26-16.5-16. Protocol Documentation Required
25-26-16.5-17. Confidentiality; Liability
25-26-16.5-18. Pharmacist Subject to Discipline for Violations