Indiana Code 16-36-7-2. “Advance directive”
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Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “advance directive” means a written declaration of a declarant who:
(2) complies with the requirements of this chapter.
(1) gives instructions or expresses preferences or desires concerning any aspect of the declarant’s health care or health information, including the designation of a health care representative, a living will declaration made under IC 16-36-4-10, or an anatomical gift made under IC 29-2-16.1; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-7-2
- declarant: means a competent adult who has executed an advance directive. See Indiana Code 16-36-7-4
- declaration: means a written document, voluntarily executed by a declarant for the declarant under section 28 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 16-36-7-5
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- health care: means any care, treatment, service, supplies, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or treat an individual's physical or mental condition, including preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, maintenance, or palliative care, and counseling. See Indiana Code 16-36-7-9
- health care representative: means a competent adult designated by a declarant in an advance directive to:
Indiana Code 16-36-7-13
- health information: has the meaning set forth in 45 C. See Indiana Code 16-36-7-14
As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.