Sec. 21. As used in this chapter, “reasonably available” means a health care representative or proxy for an individual who is:

(1) readily able to be contacted without undue effort; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-7-21

  • 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
  • proxy: means a competent adult who:

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(2) willing and able to act in a timely manner considering the urgency of that individual’s health care needs or health decisions.

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