Sec. 20. As used in this chapter, “proxy” means a competent adult who:

(1) has not been expressly designated in a declaration to make health care decisions for a particular incapacitated individual; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-7-20

  • 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
  • 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
(2) is authorized and willing to make health care decisions for the individual under section 42 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.63.