Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "attending physician" means a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is responsible for the ongoing health care of an individual who resides in a health facility.
(b) The medical director of a health facility to which the individual is admitted may not serve as the individual's attending physician unless the medical director meets the requirements set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.75-2004, SEC.3.