Indiana § 34-18-12-9 - Consent not required; mental disability or emergency

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§ 34-18-12-9. Consent not required; mental disability or emergency

Sec. 9. Sections 2 and 3 of this chapter do not apply to a person who is mentally incapable of understanding the information required to be provided by section 3 of this chapter. This section does not require consent to health care in an emergency.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-12-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.

IC 34-18-13Chapter 13. Malpractice Coverage

34-18-13-1Liability under chapter dependent upon maintenance of malpractice liability insurance 34-18-13-2Acceptance of article; filing of proof of financial responsibility 34-18-13-3Policy terms limiting liability void 34-18-13-4Included policy provisions 34-18-13-5Insurer's failure to pay judgment; revocation of policy form

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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