Sec. 3. The explanation given in accordance with section 2(3) of this chapter must include the following information:
(1) The general nature of the patient's condition.
(2) The proposed treatment, procedure, examination, or test.
(3) The expected outcome of the treatment, procedure, examination, or test.
(4) The material risks of the treatment, procedure, examination, or test.
(5) The reasonable alternatives to the treatment, procedure, examination, or test.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-12-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 18. Medical Malpractice
Chapter 12. Liability Based on Breach of Contract; Informed Consent
34-18-12-1. Health Care Provider Liability; Actions Based on Breach of Contract
34-18-12-2. Informed Consent; Rebuttable Presumption
34-18-12-3. Informed Written Consent; Explanation of Proposed Treatment, Outcome, and Risks
34-18-12-4. Duty to Obtain Informed Consent
34-18-12-5. Withdrawal of Consent
34-18-12-6. Writing Not Required
34-18-12-7. Compliance With Chapter
34-18-12-8. Patient Refusal to Receive Information
34-18-12-9. Consent Not Required; Mental Disability or Emergency