Ind. Code § 16-21-12-5

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 16-21-12-5 - "Lay caregiver"

As used in this chapter, "lay caregiver" means an individual who:

(1) has a significant relationship with a patient;

(2) is designated as a lay caregiver by:

(A) the patient;

(B) the patient's health care representative; or

(C) if the patient has not appointed a health care representative, the patient's legal guardian;

under this chapter; and

(3) provides after care to the patient.

IC 16-21-12-5

Added by P.L. 137-2015, SEC. 6, eff. 1/1/2016.