Indiana § 16-36-1-17 Locating persons authorized to consent

Indiana Statutes

§ 16-36-1-17 — Locating persons authorized to consent

Indiana § 16-36-1-17

Title 16HEALTH

Art. 36MEDICAL CONSENT

Ch. 1Health Care Consent

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Ind. Code § 16-36-1-17 (2026).

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If an individual is incapable of consenting
to the individual's own health care, the health care provider shall make
a reasonable inquiry as to the availability of individuals who are able
to provide health care consent under section 5 of this chapter.
Reasonable inquiry includes examining the medical records and
personal effects of the individual who is incapable of providing health
care consent. The health care provider shall attempt to contact
individuals who are high in the priority level and able to provide health
care consent under section 5 of this chapter by telephone or other
means after a determination is made that the individual is incapable of
providing health care consent.

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If an individual is incapable of consenting
to the individual's own health care, the health care provider shall make
a reasonable inquiry as to the availability of individuals who are able
to provide health care consent under section 5 of this chapter.
Reasonable inquiry includes examining the medical records and
personal effects of the individual who is incapable of providing health
care consent. The health care provider shall attempt to contact
individuals who are high in the priority level and able to provide health
care consent under section 5 of this chapter by telephone or other
means after a determination is made that the individual is incapable of
providing health care consent.