Indiana Medical Resident's Knowledge of Surrogate Decision Making Laws.

Introduction: During the care of incapacitated patients, physicians, and medical residents discuss treatment options and gain consent to treat through healthcare surrogates. The purpose of this study is to ascertain medical residents' knowledge of healthcare consent laws, application during clinical practice, and appraise the education residents received regarding surrogate decision making laws.

Methods: Beginning in February of 2018, 35 of 113 medical residents working with patients within Indiana completed a survey.