Ind. Code § 16-18-2-203
"Life prolonging procedure"
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 203. (a) "Life prolonging procedure", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-1.
Sec. 203. (a) "Life prolonging procedure", for purposes of IC 16-36, means any medical procedure, treatment, or intervention that does the following:
(b) "Life prolonging procedure", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-3.
(1) Uses mechanical or other artificial means to sustain, restore, or supplant a vital function.
(2) Serves to prolong the dying process.
(b) The term does not include the performance or provision of any medical procedure or medication necessary to provide comfort care or to alleviate pain.
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