Sec. 6. If a power of attorney authorizes the attorney in fact to:
(1) make an anatomical gift on behalf of the principal;
(2) authorize an autopsy of the principal's remains; or
(3) direct the disposition of the principal's remains;
the anatomical gift, autopsy, or remains disposition shall be considered the act of the principal or of the person who has priority under law to make the necessary decisions. Each person to whom the attorney in fact communicates a direction shall comply with the direction.
As added by P.L.149-1991, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries
Chapter 7. Duties of Health Care Providers
30-5-7-1. Application of Chapter
30-5-7-3. Patient Lacking Capacity to Give Informed Consent; Consultation With Attorney in Fact
30-5-7-4. Compliance With Decision of Attorney in Fact; Comfort Care; Unwillingness to Comply
30-5-7-5. Access to Medical Records by Attorney in Fact; Release of Information
30-5-7-6. Anatomical Gifts, Autopsies, or Remains Disposition