Title 16, HEALTH

Sec. 277.8. "Personal services agency", for purposes of IC 16-27-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-27-4-5. As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.9.

Sec. 277.9. "Personal information", for purposes of IC 16-21-8-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2(3). As added by P.L.36-2019, SEC.1.

Sec. 278. "Pest", for purposes of IC 16-41-33, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-33-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-7.3-1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 279. "Pesticide chemical", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means a substance: (1) that alone, in chemical combination, or in formulation with at least one (1) other substance is an "economic poison" within the meaning of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and …

Sec. 28.5. (a) "Attendant care services", for purposes of IC 16-27-1 and IC 16-27-4, means services: (1) that could be performed by an impaired individual for whom the services are provided if the individual were not impaired; and (2) that enable the impaired individual: (A) to l…

Sec. 28.8. "Attending", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-1.1. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.6.

Sec. 280. "Petroleum products", for purposes of IC 16-44-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-44-2-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-11-1(a).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 281. "Pharmacist" means a person licensed by law to practice pharmacy in Indiana. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-6-8-2(c); 16-6-8.1-1; 16-6-12-5.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 282. (a) "Physician", except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e), means a licensed physician (as defined in section 202 of this chapter). (b) "Physician", for purposes of IC 16-41-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-7. (c) "Physician", for purposes of IC 16…

Sec. 282.1. (a) "Physician assistant last in attendance" means the individual who pronounced the time of death for a deceased individual. (b) For purposes of IC 16-37-3, the term includes an individual who holds a license under IC 25-27.5 and is practicing as a physician assistan…

Sec. 282.2. (a) "Physician last in attendance" means the individual who pronounced the time of death for a deceased individual. (b) For purposes of IC 16-37-3, the term includes an individual who holds any medical license issued under IC 25-22.5. As added by P.L.156-2011, SEC.9.…

Sec. 287.2. "POST form", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-4. As added by P.L.164-2013, SEC.5.

Sec. 287.5. "Postfertilization age", for purposes of IC 16-34, means the age of the fetus calculated from the date of the fertilization of the ovum. As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.4.

Sec. 287.7. "Post-organ transplant program", for purposes of IC 16-41-19.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-19.5-1. As added by P.L.27-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 287.9. "Potential diagnosis", for purposes of IC 16-34, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-34-4-3. As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.8.

Sec. 288. (a) "Practitioner", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-5. (b) "Practitioner", for purposes of IC 16-41-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-14-4. (c) "Practitioner", for purposes of IC 16-42-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-…

Sec. 289. "Precursor", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-6. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(m).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 29. "Attending physician" means the licensed physician who has the primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-1999, SEC.1; P.L.50-2021, SEC.7.

Sec. 290. "Pregnant woman", for purposes of IC 16-26, means an individual of any age who: (1) has been a resident of Indiana continuously for at least sixty (60) days before her pregnancy; (2) has verified her pregnancy and intends to carry her pregnancy to term or has given birt…

Sec. 291.5. "Prescriber", for purposes of IC 16-42-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-27-1. As added by P.L.32-2015, SEC.2.

Sec. 292. "Prescription", for purposes of IC 16-42-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-7. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-2(d).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 292.5. "Primary caregiver", for purposes of IC 16-39-4-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-4-2(a). As added by P.L.189-1995, SEC.1.

Sec. 292.7. "Primary prevention", for purposes of IC 16-41-39.4, means the removal or remediation, including the use of interim controls, of lead hazards before lead poisoning of an individual occurs. As added by P.L.102-2008, SEC.8.

Sec. 293. "Principal display panel", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means that part of a label that is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown, or examined under normal and customary conditions of display for retail sale. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 1…

Sec. 293.1. "Private mental health institution", for purposes of IC 16-19, means an inpatient hospital setting licensed pursuant to IC 12-25, including inpatient and outpatient services provided in that setting, for treatment and care of individuals with psychiatric disorders or …

Sec. 293.3. "Presence", "present", or "to be present", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-19. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.25.

Sec. 293.5. "Probable gestational age of the fetus", for purposes of IC 16-34, means what, in the judgment of the attending physician, will with reasonable probability be the gestational age of the fetus at the time an abortion is planned to be performed. As added by P.L.187-1995…

Sec. 293.9. "Produce", for purposes of IC 16-42-5.4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-5.4-3. As added by P.L.163-2026, SEC.4.

Sec. 294.1. "Produce farm", for purposes of IC 16-42-1 through IC 16-42-4, means a person that: (1) grows, harvests, packs, or holds covered produce (as defined by 21 CFR 112) that is intended for human consumption; and (2) is subject to 21 CFR 112. The term does not include a pe…

Sec. 294.5. (a) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-40-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-40-4-3. (b) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-41-7.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7.5-2. (c) "Program", for purposes of IC 16-46-7.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-46-7.6-3. (d…

Sec. 295. (a) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2. (b) "Provider", for purposes of IC 16-38-5, IC 16-39 (except for IC 16-39-7), and IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-9, means any of the following: (1) An individual (other than an individ…

Sec. 296. "Provider organization", for purposes of IC 16-31, means an ambulance service provider or other emergency care organization certified by the Indiana emergency medical services commission to provide emergency medical services. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-40-1…

Sec. 296.2. "Proxy", for purposes of IC 16-36-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-7-20. As added by P.L.50-2021, SEC.26.

Sec. 296.3. "Psychiatric advance directive", for purposes of IC 16-36-1.5 and IC 16-36-1.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-1.7-1. As added by P.L.16-2004, SEC.1.

Sec. 297. "Public accommodation", for purposes of IC 16-32-3-1.7, IC 16-32-3-2, and IC 16-32-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-3-2(a). [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-7-5-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.230-2023, SEC.1.

Sec. 298.5. (a) "Public health authority", for purposes of IC 16-22-8 and IC 16-41-9, means: (1) the state health commissioner of the state department; (2) a deputy or an assistant state health commissioner appointed by the state health commissioner, or an agent expressly authori…

Sec. 299.1. "Publicly owned treatment works", for purposes of IC 16-41-25.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-25.5-2. As added by P.L.181-2018, SEC.16.

Sec. 3. "Administrative adjudication, decision, or order", for purposes of IC 16-22-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-22-8-1. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-22-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1.

Sec. 30. "Authority" refers to the following: (1) For purposes of IC 16-22-6, the authority created under IC 16-22-6-2. (2) For purposes of IC 16-22-7, the authority created under IC 16-22-7-5. (3) For purposes of IC 16-22: (A) the authority created under IC 16-22-6-2; or (B) the…

Sec. 30.2. "Autism spectrum disorder", for purposes of IC 16-32-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-32-4-1. As added by P.L.56-2016, SEC.1.

Sec. 30.5. "Auto-injector" means a spring loaded needle and syringe: (1) containing a single dose of medication; and (2) that automatically releases and injects the medication. As added by P.L.17-2002, SEC.2.

Sec. 301. "Publish" or "published" or "cause to be published", for purposes of IC 16-22, means publication of notice in an appropriate publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1, unless otherwise specified. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-1-2(k).] As added by P.L.2-1993, …

Sec. 301.7. "Qualified entity", for purposes of IC 16-41-7.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-7.5-3. As added by P.L.208-2015, SEC.5.

Sec. 301.9. "Qualified medication aide", for purposes of IC 16-27.5, means a nurse aide, health care practitioner, or individual who has satisfactorily completed the requirements of IC 16-27.5-4. As added by P.L.143-2025, SEC.14.

Sec. 302. (a) "Qualified patient", for purposes of IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-4. (b) "Qualified patient", for purposes of IC 16-42-26, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-26-3. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-11-8.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1…

Sec. 302.3. (a) "Qualified person", for purposes of IC 16-36-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-5-8. (b) "Qualified person", for purposes of IC 16-36-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-6-5. As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.164-2013, SEC.6.