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

IN Code § 16-21-12-5 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 5. 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.

As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.