Indiana Code 25-13-3-11. Consent form
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Sec. 11. (a) A dental hygienist must obtain a signed consent form before providing dental hygiene services under an access practice agreement. The consent form must be signed by:
(2) a parent or legal guardian of the patient if the patient is a minor or is an incapacitated person.
(1) the patient; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-13-3-11
- access practice agreement: means an agreement that:
Indiana Code 25-13-3-2
- Dental hygienist: means one who is especially educated and trained in the science and art of maintaining the dental health of the individual or community through prophylactic or preventive measures applied to the teeth and adjacent structures. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) A copy of the signed consent form must be provided to the patient or the parent or legal guardian of the patient.
As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.