Ind. Code § 16-36-5-17

Identification devices

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Current — January 1, 2023

As of January 1, 2018

Sec. 17. (a) The emergency medical services commission shall develop an out of hospital DNR identification device that must be:

(1) a necklace or bracelet; and

(2) inscribed with: (A) the declarant's name; (B) the declarant's date of birth; and (C) the words "Do Not Resuscitate". (b) An out of hospital DNR identification device may be created for a declarant only after an out of hospital DNR declaration and order has been executed by a declarant and an attending ~~physician.~~ (c) The device developed under subsection (a) is not a substitute for the out of hospital DNR declaration and order.

(2) inscribed with: (A) the declarant's name; (B) the declarant's date of birth; and (C) the words "Do Not Resuscitate". (b) An out of hospital DNR identification device may be created for a declarant only after an out of hospital DNR declaration and order has been executed by a declarant and an attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. (c) The device developed under subsection (a) is not a substitute for the out of hospital DNR declaration and order.

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