Indiana Code 16-36-6-17. No modification or alteration of practice of medicine or nursing; prohibition on medically inappropriate treatment
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Sec. 17. (a) This chapter may not be construed to modify or alter any applicable laws, ethics, standards, or protocols for the practice of medicine or nursing, including section 19 of this chapter concerning euthanasia.
(b) A POST form may not be construed to compel or authorize a health care provider or health care facility to administer medical treatment that is medically inappropriate or prohibited by state or federal law.
As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.8.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-6-17
- POST form: refers to a physician order for scope of treatment (POST) form developed by the state department under section 9 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 16-36-6-4