Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-10-13-16.4

(1) In writing by the resident.

(2) Orally by the resident.

(3) Through the use of auxiliary aids and services.

(4) In writing by the legal representative of the resident if:

(5) Visually by the resident.

(1) has no legal representative;

(2) has a legal representative but the legal representative cannot be contacted within three (3) days;  or

(3) has a legal representative but the legal representative does not have the authority to give consent to have access to the records.

(1) been denied access to a resident's medical, financial, and social records by the resident's legal representative;

(2) reasonable cause to believe that the resident's legal representative is not acting in the best interests of the resident;  and

(3) received written approval from the state ombudsman;