Indiana Code 16-36-5-10. Certification as qualified person
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Sec. 10. An attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant may certify that a patient is a qualified person if the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant determines, in accordance with reasonable medical standards, that one (1) of the following conditions is met:
(2) The person has a medical condition such that, if the person were to suffer cardiac or pulmonary failure, resuscitation would be unsuccessful or within a short period the person would experience repeated cardiac or pulmonary failure resulting in death.
(1) The person has a terminal condition (as defined in IC 16-36-4-5).
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-5-10
- attending: means the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who has the primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient. See Indiana Code 16-36-5-1.1
- qualified person: means an individual certified as a qualified person under section 10 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 16-36-5-8
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.48.