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IC 16-31
ARTICLE 31. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
IC 16-31-1
Chapter 1. General Provisions
IC 16-31-1-1
Intent
Sec. 1. (a) The general assembly declares that the provision of
emergency medical services is a matter of vital concern affecting the
public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Indiana.
(b) It is the purpose of this article:
(1) to promote the establishment and maintenance of an
effective system of emergency medical service, including the
necessary equipment, personnel, and facilities to ensure that all
emergency patients receive prompt and adequate medical care
throughout the range of emergency conditions encountered;
(2) that the emergency medical services commission established
under IC 16-31-2 shall cooperate with other agencies
empowered to license persons engaged in the delivery of health
care so as to coordinate the efforts of the commission and other
agencies; and
(3) to establish standards and requirements for the furnishing of
emergency medical services by persons not licensed or
regulated by other appropriate agencies.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
IC 16-31-1-2
Essential purpose of political subdivisions
Sec. 2. The provision of emergency medical service is an essential
purpose of the political subdivisions of the state.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
IC 16-31-1-3
Religious objections to medical treatment
Sec. 3. This article or a rule adopted under this article does not
authorize transporting to a hospital or medical treatment of a person
who objects to medical treatment on religious grounds.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.
