Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, “representative” means a person’s:

(1) legal guardian or other court appointed representative responsible for making health care decisions for the person;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-5-9

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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.
  • representative: means a person's:

    Indiana Code 16-36-5-9

(2) health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-1-7;

(3) health care representative appointed under IC 16-36-7; or

(4) attorney in fact for health care appointed under IC 30-5-5-16.

As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.50-2021, SEC.46.